Lead Software Developer

SRED.io

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of software development experience in Senior or Lead Developer roles.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals for problem-solving.
  • Proven experience in startups or smaller tech companies, demonstrating ownership and adaptability.
  • Experience leading projects and mentoring developers end-to-end.
  • Flexibility with tech stacks; strong engineering fundamentals are prioritized over specific frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience across different parts of the tech stack when necessary.
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration in high-performing teams.
  • Self-driven and able to manage in fast-paced, changing environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, and delivery of scalable product features in a startup.
  • Own technical decisions, architecture, and engineering best practices.
  • Mentor developers through code reviews and technical leadership.
  • Collaborate with founders, product, and design teams for technical solutions.
  • Drive product execution from concept to deployment, balancing speed and quality.
  • Shape and evolve the engineering culture as the company grows.

Benefits

  • Impactful work that aids businesses in accessing funding and innovation.
  • Growth opportunities with a focus on promoting from within.
  • Engagement with innovative AI and NLP technologies that reshape industries.
Full Job Description
We expect to establish an office in the nearest future and transition to a hybrid setup.

What you'll be doing:
  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable product features in a fast-moving startup environment.
  • Take ownership of technical decisions, architecture, and engineering best practices across the platform.
  • Mentor and support developers through code reviews, collaboration, and hands-on technical leadership.
  • Work closely with founders, product, and design teams to turn business needs into practical technical solutions.
  • Drive product execution from concept to deployment, balancing speed, quality, and long-term scalability.
  • Help shape and evolve the engineering culture as we continue to grow.

What We're Looking For:
  • 7+ years of software development experience, including experience in a Senior or Lead Developer capacity.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals and the ability to solve problems with both technical depth and practical common sense.
  • Proven experience building and scaling products within startups or smaller tech companies where ownership and adaptability are essential.
  • Experience leading projects, mentoring developers, and driving technical initiatives end-to-end.
  • Tech stack flexibility - we value strong engineering fundamentals and adaptability over experience with a specific framework, our current stack is MEAN stack.
  • Comfortable working hands-on across different parts of the stack when needed.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a small, high-performing team.
  • Self-driven, pragmatic, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Why SRED.io?
  • Impactful Work: Help businesses access critical funding and innovation opportunities, making a real difference for companies across Canada.
  • Growth Opportunities: As we scale, you'll have plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. At SRED.io, we believe in promoting from within!
  • Innovative Product: Work with cutting-edge AI and NLP technology that's reshaping an entire industry. Be part of a company that's changing the game.

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