Software Development Team Lead

Did you know that the Canadian Bank Note Company produces more than bank notes? We do! In fact, we design and develop secure systems for border security, national identification and registration, excise control and more! We have a dedicated team of product owners, UI/UX designers, system architects, developers, testers, database specialists and many other talents that bring these solutions to life. We are looking for a Software Development Team Lead to join our group. If you’re interested in a career with meaning and impact and want to be part of something that makes a positive difference in the world, read on to find out more! 

Position Summary

As Team Lead, you will perform the roles of scrum master and people manager. You will provide technical and team leadership in cloud and on-prem system development projects, from conception to launch. Reporting to the Director of Innovation and working with the Product Owner, you will: 

• Remove roadblocks, and advise and escalate issues to the Director as needed 
• Support the CBN’s policies & guidelines and lead by example  
• Break down stories into subtasks for software developers and assist with estimates and planning 
• Help the team achieve its agreed-upon goals in terms of scope, schedule, budget, and quality 
• Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and code 
• Champion the SCRUM processes, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives 
• Work with the Product Owner to develop technical stories  
• Keep updated on new development technologies, tools, and platforms 
• Coach the team and individuals for continuous increased performance 
• Join the team in writing and deploying code – become familiar with our full stack and develop code that produces highly functional, robust, and reliable applications 

What We Can Offer You
 

• Best-in-class health, medical and life insurance benefits.
• Very progressive fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family. 
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  Compensation: We seek long term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:
  • An industry leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees,
  • Best-in-class health, medical and life insurance benefits.
  • Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and
  • Very progressive fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family. 
    
• An industry leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees,
• Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and

• Career: As a knowledge-based organization we will provide you with a wealth of learning opportunities and challenging work that will grow your knowledge, skills and abilities. At CBN, we encourage and empower our employees to chart their own career path, putting you in control of your future.  

• Culture: Personal character is the foundation of our culture. CBN’s 7 Core Principles shape and guide our behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. Equality, diversity, and inclusivity are important to us as an organization, and we are committed to fostering and developing a work environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect.  

Minimum Qualifications

Our ideal candidate possesses a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent and has 5+ years of practical software development experience. If you are genuinely passionate about technology and dedicated to continually learning and developing your skills, you will be successful. 

Skills and Abilities

• Documenting solutions using UML, OpenAPI and other standards 
• Platform: Azure, AWS 
• Experience in coaching and people management
• Full stack development experience using these technologies is an asset: 
• Database: PostgreSQL 
• Frontend: JavaScript, CSS/HTML, Angular 
• Backend: Java, Spring Boot 
• Experience with agile development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
• Experience in designing and developing secure, robust, reliable, and scalable cloud and on-prem solutions 
• Build: Maven, Docker 
• Automated testing: Junit, Mockito, Karma, Protractor, REST Assured, REST, REST Easy,  

Mandatory Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance.

About Us 

CBN designs and develops industry leading solutions for the following domains: Border Security, Civil Identity, Driver Identification and Vehicle Information, Currency and Excise Control, and Lottery and Charitable Gaming. To learn more, visit www.cbnco.com. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited is committed to achieving a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, people with disabilities and Aboriginal people. Canadian Bank Note Company Limited is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require. 

The health and well-being of our employees is a top priority for CBN. It is our responsibility to ensure that we provide a safe work environment. In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have implemented a mandatory vaccination policy that requires all employees to be Fully Vaccinated. Currently, Fully Vaccinated means that you will have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada. For prospective candidates, when a conditional offer of employment has been made, you will be asked to attest to your vaccination status and will be required to submit proof of vaccination status or request for accommodation pursuant to a relevant provision of Ontario’s Human Rights Code, as amended. If you have any questions or require human rights-based accommodation, please reach out to the CBN Human Resources team at [email protected].