Senior Technical Lead

The Senior Technical Lead - Data Systems will play a key leadership role at Stacktics Inc., bridging the gap between hands-on technical delivery and strategic team leadership. Stacktics stands at the intersection of Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, and Digital Marketing. You will lead the design, implementation, and successful delivery of cloud-based data solutions while mentoring developers, contributing to architectural decisions, and collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Project Management, Solutions Engineering, and Account Management.

This role is ideal for an experienced technical leader with a strong foundation in Cloud-based data technologies and solution architectures, who is ready to take ownership of end-to-end delivery across multiple projects and teams.

• Provide technical and strategic direction to development teams across multiple projects.

• Balance priorities across projects while managing shifting client demands and timelines.

• Maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary technical point of contact.

• Mentor and coach Technical Leads, Developers, and Data Engineers, promoting best practices in coding, design, and agile delivery.

• Conduct regular performance evaluations, set development goals, and support career growth of direct reports.

• Lead hiring efforts for technical roles and ensure new team members align with our technical standards and culture.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.

• Collaborate with project managers to track progress, manage risks, and ensure deliverables meet client expectations.

• Own the technical execution of projects from inception to deployment, ensuring they meet business goals, quality standards, and timelines.

• Oversee the development of scrum plans, technical tasks, user stories, and ensure alignment with the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Serve as the escalation point for technical blockers, and work proactively to remove them.

• Maintain and elevate client satisfaction through high-quality delivery and responsive communication.

• Review and guide technical architecture and design for data systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.

• Drive adoption of modern Cloud Data technologies and best practices (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure accepted).

• Ensure technical documentation, code quality, and unit testing are consistently upheld across teams.

• Identify opportunities to improve departmental efficiency through automation, reusable components, or enhanced workflows.

• Represent technical leadership in cross-functional discussions 

• Identify and nurture opportunities for account expansion and growth through technology leadership.

• Stay current with industry trends, continuously evolving Stacktics' tech stack and delivery approach to remain competitive.

• Be a positive and influential voice across the organization, encouraging innovation, empathy, and excellence.

• 10+ years of overall technical experience, with 4+ years in a technical leadership or managerial role.

• Proven track record leading multiple simultaneous projects for different clients.

• Proven experience leading the design and implementation of Cloud Data solutions, including ETL/ELT pipelines, data lakes/warehouses, and data modeling.

• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, regardless of language or platform.

• Deep expertise in building and managing large-scale data systems on cloud platforms, with a strong preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, AWS or Azure acceptable.

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in agile environments, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

• Strong communication skills capable of translating complex technical concepts into business value for stakeholders.

• Experience with Data Visualization, non-relational databases, and statistical data analysis is an asset.

• Passion for mentoring, team development, and fostering technical excellence.

• Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer) are a strong plus.

• Prior experience in a consulting environment, managing and delivering projects for multiple clients concurrently.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Flexible Remote Working Policy (within Canada)

• 100% employer-paid benefits package

• Regular Lunch and Learns from your Team Mates

• Standing desks

• Fully-loaded kitchen: snacks/fruit/drinks

• Fun Employee Events and Activities

• Participation in Community Engagement

• Quarterly CEO coffee breaks