Team Lead overseeing a team of web developers to design Toon Boom's critical cloud platform. Leading modernization efforts and ensuring 24/7 operations and security of web infrastructure.
Responsibilities
You will lead a team of passionate web developers to design and build our new Toon Boom cloud platform, a mission-critical initiative for the company.
You will be responsible for the architecture, development, security, and 24/7 operations of a modern AWS-based, TypeScript serverless stack.
Your technical leadership and vision will be essential to modernize our existing web infrastructure (PHP) and address the complex challenges of a mission-critical SaaS platform.
Lead and hire a team of web developers, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
Architect and steer the construction of a new AWS-native cloud platform using a modern TypeScript serverless stack.
Lead the modernization of our existing web applications toward a modern, scalable microservices architecture.
Ensure the security, observability, and 24/7 reliability of the platform with expertise in OpenTelemetry, monitoring, and incident response.
Promote adoption of AI tools and AI-assisted coding engines to accelerate development while maintaining quality and security standards.
Build robust APIs and serverless backend applications with TypeScript while progressively modernizing the existing PHP infrastructure.
Requirements
Minimum of 7+ years of web development experience, including at least 3 years in technical leadership or team management roles.
Proven experience designing and deploying SaaS applications and APIs on AWS, with deep expertise in TypeScript serverless architecture (Lambda, API Gateway) and core services (RDS, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch, IAM).
Strong proficiency in SQL (Aurora, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB), including caching strategies and query optimization.
Proficient in TypeScript / Node.js.
Experience with observability tools (OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, ELK) and a strong culture of monitoring and alerting for critical systems.
Advanced expertise in cybersecurity: secrets management, compliance (SOC 2, GDPR), security audits, and cloud security best practices.
Enthusiastic about adopting AI-based coding tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot) to boost productivity without compromising quality or security.
Willing to take full responsibility for platform stability 24/7, incident management, and resilience of critical systems.
Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with an ability to foster technical excellence and continuous learning in a fast-moving environment.
Benefits
Generous time off: 14 statutory holidays, a company-wide break between Christmas and New Year, and 3 weeks of vacation per year starting on hire.
Health and wellness: Group insurance from day one, including virtual health services, plus an annual $2,500 allowance for mental health support.
Support through life's challenges: Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to support you during difficult times.
Personal and sick days: 10 personal/sick days per year.
RRSP contributions: Secure your financial future with our competitive RRSP plan. Employer matching up to 6% after 90 days of employment.
Work flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
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