We’re Hilo Labs , a fast-growing software consultancy that builds custom apps, marketplaces, payment systems, and AI-enabled tools for clients across the US and Canada. Our projects span fintech, real estate, and beyond. You’ll join a small, high-performing team that moves quickly, solves problems creatively, and delivers real impact for our clients.
Why this Role? Step into a technical leadership position at software consultancy, with real influence over how we build and deliver
Work directly with the founders to shape architecture, delivery standards, and team direction
Lead and mentor a small team of talented developers
Have the potential to work across multiple industries and tech stacks, so no two projects are the same
Be one of the technical faces of our delivery to clients
Fully remote role (team across Canada)
Role Overview As Lead Software Developer at Hilo Labs, you’ll own technical delivery. You’ll work with the team to set architecture direction, lead and support our developers, and act as a trusted point of contact for clients. This is a hands-on role: you’ll stay close to the code while organizing the work, unblocking the team, and making sure what we ship is reliable and well-designed.
Core Responsibilities Lead architecture and technical design, from system design and database modeling to cloud infrastructure
Lead, mentor, and support developers: guide technical decisions, run code reviews, and raise the quality bar
Plan and organize work in Jira: break down scope, prioritize, assign, and keep delivery on track
Act as a primary technical contact for clients: run calls and demos, clarify requirements, set expectations, and communicate progress and risks
Build and ship critical features hands-on where the project needs it




Deploy and manage applications on AWS and oversee CI/CD pipelines
Contribute to estimates and scoping with the leadership team
Establish engineering best practices, documentation, and release processes
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues quickly
Are very motivated and take real ownership of outcomes
Are willing to put in extra effort when a project or deadline demands it
Are really sharp: you pick up unfamiliar domains quickly and spot problems early
Are personable and respected as a leader
Communicate clearly and confidently with clients and non-technical stakeholders
Stay organized across multiple projects, priorities, and people
Enjoy fast-paced projects with shifting requirements and balance speed with quality
You Should Have: 3–8 years of professional software development experience
Prior experience leading a small development team
Strong software architecture skills
Solid understanding of cloud services (AWS and/or Azure), deployment practices, and CI/CD
Solid understanding of REST APIs, authentication flows, and Git workflows
Proven experience communicating directly with clients
Availability in the evenings when required
Must be located in Canada and legally eligible to work full time
Nice to Haves: Agency, consultancy, or startup experience
TypeScript, PostgreSQL, or Redis
Third-party API and SDK integrations
Experience with estimates, proposals, or scoping
Exposure to AI/ML-enabled tooling or automation projects
What We Offer: Full-time salaried employment with competitive compensation aligned with experience
Remote work from anywhere in Canada
Versatile work hours and flexible PTO , with a culture that values work-life balance
Direct collaboration with the founders and clear room to grow as the company scales
Regular team retreats for team building and to meet the team in person

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📌 Lead Software Developer - Remote (Manitoba)
🏢 Hilo Labs
📍 Manitoba