(Remote) Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

A division of Harris, Silverblaze, is seeking an experienced Lead Full Stack Software Developer to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, coding is an expectation, but it goes beyond, involving the provision of technical guidance and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will also play a crucial role in architectural design, contributing expertise to key focus areas such as UI redesign, API design, development, product integration, stack modernization, automation testing, and DevOps.

This position is open for candidates located anywhere in Canada or the USA and involves close collaboration with a team distributed across contiguous North American time zones. We offer flexible office hours, with core team meetings scheduled between 9 AM and 5 PM EST.

What we are looking for:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of software developers to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
• Drive the design and development of full-stack software applications using the Java tech stack, ensuring responsiveness, performance, and alignment with architectural standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, QA, and Customer Support, to define requirements, set priorities, and ensure seamless integration and deployment.
• Champion best practices in software development, including Agile methodologies, code reviews, continuous integration, and automated testing.
• Maintain and enhance existing software solutions, ensuring their reliability, scalability, and security.
• Foster an environment of continuous learning and development, encouraging team members to stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies.

What we are looking for:

• At least 8 years of demonstrated work experience as a Full Stack Software Developer with expertise in Java tech stack.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies, including jQuery, JavaScript, CSS, Bootstrap, and either ReactJS or Angular.
• Excellent understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles, data structures, algorithms, system architecture, and design patterns.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent years of work experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams with diverse backgrounds.
• Strong commitment to code quality, documentation, and best practices.
• Experience leading and mentoring development engineering teams.

Our Tech Stacks include, but are not limited to:

• Java/J2EE, Bootstrap, Apache, Tomcat, MS SQL, Azure SQL
• Bootstrap, CSS, jQuery, ReactJS, Angular, TypeScript
• XML, JSON, REST
• Windows, Linux, Kubernetes, Azure

What we offer:

• Generous Leave Package: Begin with 3 weeks of vacation and 5 personal days to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage right from your first day of employment, ensuring your well-being is a top priority.
• Financial Benefits: Participate in our employee stock ownership program and take advantage of RRSP/401k matching programs to secure your financial future.
• Exciting Project Opportunities: Immerse yourself in the chance to work on challenging projects that foster professional growth and development.
• Impactful Contributions: Your decisions will directly influence the development of software used by millions of users, providing a fulfilling and impactful career experience.

If you are a passionate Full Stack Software Developer with leadership experience and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of our innovative projects and contributing to the success of our growing team.

About SilverBlaze:

SilverBlaze is an award-winning software innovation and development firm. Founded in 1999, and joined Harris family in 2020. SilverBlaze provides utilities with value-focused, highly-customizable web self-service portal and smart forms software.

About Harris:

Harris is a leading provider of mission critical software to the public sector in North America. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (“CSI”, symbol CSU on the TSX), Harris has become the cornerstone for CSI’s investment in utility, local government, school districts, public safety, and healthcare software verticals. Our success has been realized through investments in our proprietary software and market expertise. This focus, combined with acquiring businesses that build upon or complement our offerings, has helped drive our success. Harris will continue to growth through reinvestment – both in the people and products that we offer and making investments in acquiring new businesses. 

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