Team Lead Software Engineer

About Us At Longboard Architectural Products, we change the face of architecture by designing and manufacturing premium aluminum solutions. Our innovative products set industry standards for durability, aesthetics, and sustainability. Recognized as one of the Great Places to Work and Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers in 2026, we offer professional growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a culture where people come first. About the Role Longboard is seeking an experienced Team Lead Software Engineer with strong Python expertise to lead a small team of developers supporting our manufacturing and business operations. Reporting to the Business Systems Manager, this role plays a critical part in designing, building, and maintaining software solutions that power inventory management, factory workflow, shipping processes, ERP synchronization, and customer-facing applications. You will collaborate closely with operations business analyst liaisons and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and efficient technical solutions. In addition to hands-on development, you will oversee backlog refinement, provide task estimates, assign work across the team, conduct code reviews, maintain coding standards, and support release planning to ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with Longboard’s operational goals. This is a leadership role that combines technical excellence, strategic thinking, hands-on development, and team mentorship in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. About You You are a highly skilled Python engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and leading others to success. You balance hands-on coding with team leadership and take pride in writing clean, maintainable, efficient, and well-documented code. You bring: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science • 5+ years of experience in software development or computer programming, with strong expertise in Python and ReactJS • 5+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries • 2+ years of Team Lead experience • Strong testing skills • Excellent organizational and time-management skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Nice to have: • ERP integration experience, ideally with Acumatica • CRM integration experience, ideally Salesforce • FastAPI experience • Jenkins experience • Docker or Kubernetes experience • AWS experience • YAML configuration experience • Zebra Enterprise Browser or ZPL experience for barcode and label formatting • ARGO CD experience • Experience with AI-assisted coding, including code generation, debugging, testing, and review You are collaborative, investigative, technically strong, adaptable, and solutions-oriented. You are comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams, communicating technical guidance, listening to team feedback, and developing solutions that meet evolving business needs. What You Will Do • Lead a small team of developers, distributing and prioritizing tasks within JIRA • Review and refine the JIRA backlog alongside the Business Systems Manager • Provide task estimates and support release planning • Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards • Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient software solutions • Develop and maintain applications supporting manufacturing operations, inventory management, factory workflows, shipping processes, ERP integrations, APIs, and internal and external web platforms • Identify system bottlenecks and resolve defects • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code and maintain technical documentation in Confluence • Test and polish solutions prior to production release • Determine which completed changes will be included in each release • Provide constructive feedback, share technical knowledge, and support the growth of the development team • Collaborate with product managers, analysts, designers, and stakeholders to align technical outcomes with business objectives • Facilitate collaboration within the development team and across teams • Communicate technical ideas and solutions effectively in meetings and discussions • Engage with and understand team feedback • Support future integrations, including Salesforce for order and product management • Bring innovative ideas and approaches to continuously improve systems and processes • Our current tech stack includes Python, ReactJS, MySQL, and Kubernetes on AWS, with architectural and monitoring support shared with an external expert consultant. Benefits and Compensation • Salary Range: $90,000 – $115,000 CAD annually, based on experience. • Profit Sharing Program: Rewarding your contribution to Longboard’s success. • Comprehensive Benefits: Health Spending and Lifestyle Spending Accounts, catastrophic coverage, travel insurance, and more. • RRSP Matching: Up to 4% of your annual salary. • People-First Culture: A collaborative environment that supports professional growth, work-life balance, and continuous development. Equal Opportunity Longboard Architectural Products is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly believe that a diverse team is key to our success, and we make hiring decisions based solely on your skills, experience, and alignment with our core values. We warmly welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or beliefs. 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