Team Lead – Software Applications

Team Lead – Software Applications & Integration Development, IT (Remote) Apply for the Team Lead – Software Applications & Integration Development, IT (Remote) role at The Conference Board of Canada . The Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) is the nation’s largest independent applied research organization offering unbiased, evidence-based information and analysis to industry, NGOs and federal/provincial governments. We have one of the country’s largest private economic analysis and forecasting teams and are widely recognized for expert economic forecasting, modeling, and leading analysis. CBoC undertakes research to address the most pressing issues in Innovation and Technology, Human Capital, Sustainability, Immigration, Indigenous and Northern Communities, Education and Skills, and Health. Our social science research provides actionable pathways to solutions. Simply put, we deliver insights that help Canada’s leaders cut through the noise and make informed decisions. We are seeking an experienced, results‑driven Team Lead – Software Applications & Integration Development to join our Information Technology team. In this role you will be responsible for all enterprise software applications, integrations used across the organization, client‑facing economics forecast data products and support technology transformation initiatives for new and existing projects. You will be the technical lead for our eData platform, a customer‑facing data delivery solution, establish best practices for software development on Microsoft Azure, manage internal applications for Sales, Marketing and Analytics teams and oversee integrations with CRM, Business Central, MS Project and other modern platforms. This includes future system implementations and ongoing process improvements. About the Role Develop and maintain web applications, software applications and software integrations. Manage existing .NET applications, Microsoft web servers, website, IIS configuration and security. Performance tuning of integration script for Microsoft Azure and Dynamics 365 systems. Produce software architecture documentation, standard operating procedures and user guides. Design and manage end‑to‑end software solutions for current and future development needs. Integrate commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) and custom‑built products into the CBoC ecosystem. Develop KPIs and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, Graph API and Azure functions. Establish best practices using AI, containerization and deployment automation. Optimize the use of Power Automate Flows, Azure Data Gateway and .NET applications. Lead and supervise the development of complex software solutions with third‑party vendors. Collaborate with business units to collect business requirements for new applications. Conduct proof‑of‑concepts for new software technology and provide recommendations to the Director, IT. Commitment to producing high‑quality work and demonstrating professional values in all aspects of work and interactions with colleagues and customers. About You You are a highly motivated, analytical individual with startup experience who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You have hands‑on experience coaching, mentoring and leading junior staff, and you enjoy new challenges and teamwork. You are exceptionally gifted at troubleshooting and solving complex issues. You are comfortable working 100% of the time from a home office in Canada and possess strong organizational, time‑management and proactive communication skills. A reliable high‑speed internet connection and a safe, professional work environment are required. Required Skills and Qualifications Post‑secondary degree – Bachelor of Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. 2+ years of experience training and mentoring web or application developers. 5+ years of relevant experience in software application design, development utilizing the SDLC framework (preferably in a startup or small‑sized organization). Extensive experience in secure software architecture and modern technology design patterns. Demonstrated experience with client and server programming languages: C#, .NET, Java/JS, Laravel/PHP, API/REST, Perl. Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms Azure, Google, AWS using Docker or Kubernetes. Demonstrated experience with databases: Microsoft SQL, MySQL, Azure, PostgreSQL, MongoDB. Demonstrated experience automating development workflow pipelines (CI/CD). Experience configuring and administering web servers in Windows and Linux environments. Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with strong interpersonal skills. Availability to work outside of regular hours/occasional weekends is required. Must have a productive, professional, safe home office with reliable internet connection. Nice to Haves Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence algorithms. Experience working in a startup. Benefits Virtual first – work from home anywhere across Canada with a budget to set up your home office. Recognition programs celebrating exceptional talent. Healthcare benefits from day one, including a $2,500 benefit for Psychologist, Social Worker or Psychotherapist services. Work/life balance: 20 days annual vacation, closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, 13 holidays per year and Friday afternoon closures. A defined benefit pension plan with a 5% match from day one. Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) to support families during difficult times. Maternity and parental leave top‑up plan. Compensation The hiring zone for this position is $80,793–$95,050 annually for candidates from any Canadian province or territory. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, specific skillsets, as well as market and business considerations. The full compensation band for this position ranges from $80,793–$109,308. Equal Employment Opportunity We value the unique skills, experiences, and insights that each employee brings to The Conference Board of Canada. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please email and we will work with you to meet your needs. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in The Conference Board of Canada. 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