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Technical Leader


Company : myGwork


Location : Vancouver, British Columbia


Created : 2025-08-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This job is with TELUS Digital, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.Description and RequirementsAs an active and integral member of TELUS Digital, you will be at the heart of a major transformation program, serving as a pivotal Technical Leader . This role demands a powerful blend of deep technical expertise, robust leadership skills, and an unwavering passion for innovation. You will be responsible for driving the technical vision and strategy , providing essential guidance and mentorship to cross-functional engineering teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products, particularly within a serverless AWS environment. Your leadership will foster collaboration, enhance technical capabilities, and ensure that our solutions are at the forefront of modern cloud architecture.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Technical Vision & Leadership:Develop and clearly communicate a compelling technical vision and strategy that is meticulously aligned with overarching company goals.Lead and inspire cross-functional engineering teams, fostering a vibrant culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Provide essential mentorship, guidance, and deep technical expertise to team members, actively supporting their professional growth and development.Act as the primary point of accountability for critical technical decision-making within the team and across projects.Project Execution & Delivery Oversight: Collaborate intimately with stakeholders to meticulously define project requirements, realistic timelines, and clear deliverables.Oversee the entire project execution lifecycle, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, budgets, and the highest quality standards.Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks, addressing challenges promptly to ensure project success and minimize impact.Architectural & Code Excellence: Drive the adoption of engineering best practices, robust coding standards, and effective development methodologies (e.g., Agile/Scrum).Conduct thorough code and architectural reviews to maintain a high-quality codebase and a robust, scalable system architecture.Ensure the implementation of stringent security best practices to safeguard data and systems effectively.Serverless Development & AWS Integration: Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable serverless applications using AWS Lambda and a wide array of other AWS services.Write high-quality code in languages supported by AWS Lambda, including TypeScript, Node.js, and Java .Specialize in creating event-driven architectures that respond efficiently to changes in data or other system events.Seamlessly integrate AWS Lambda functions with other critical AWS services such as Amazon S3, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon API Gateway, and AWS Step Functions.Monitoring, Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement comprehensive monitoring and logging strategies using tools like CloudWatch and AWS X-Ray to ensure the continuous availability and optimal performance of AWS Lambda functions.Expertly troubleshoot and debug complex serverless applications across the entire stack.Continuously optimize the performance and cost efficiency of AWS Lambda applications.Stay rigorously up-to-date with the latest AWS Lambda features and best practices, proactively incorporating them into application development.Communication & Stakeholder Management:Communicate effectively and transparently with all stakeholders, including executives, providing regular updates and addressing concerns proactively.Foster strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, promoting transparency and mutual understanding.Qualifications and SkillsExperience: 7+ years of progressive experience as a Software Developer , or currently holding a Senior Software Developer role, with a strong track record of technical contributions and leadership.Extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying serverless applications using AWS Lambda and other AWS services.Programming & Cloud-Native Expertise: Proficiency in writing code in languages supported by AWS Lambda, notably TypeScript, Node.js, and Java.Proven experience in creating event-driven architectures.Strong knowledge of system design principles (software architecture, design patterns, API Design and Development, and good practices).Proficient in Microservice technology and significant development experience with RESTful APIs.AWS Services & Tooling: Demonstrated experience integrating AWS Lambda functions with various AWS services, including Amazon S3, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon API Gateway, and AWS Step Functions.Proficient with monitoring tools like CloudWatch and AWS X-Ray.Familiarity with No-SQL databases like DynamoDB and System Integration Patterns (PubSub) .Development Practices: Strong ability to troubleshoot and debug complex serverless applications.Experience with Agile/Scrum software development methodologies using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket.Proficient with GitHub and GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD.Proven experience in performing Requirement Analysis.Demonstrated ability to implement and adhere to security best practices for data and systems.Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and make impactful technical decisions.Excellent communication skills, including strong client communication abilities, with the capacity to explain complex technical concepts clearly.Additional Job DescriptionLead and inspire engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable serverless applications on AWS, driving technical vision, innovation, and best practices.EEO StatementAt TELUS Digital, we enable customer experience innovation through spirited teamwork, agile thinking, and a caring culture that puts customers first. TELUS Digital is the global arm of TELUS Corporation, one of the largest telecommunications service providers in Canada. We deliver contact center and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions to some of the world's largest corporations in the consumer electronics, finance, telecommunications and utilities sectors. With global call center delivery capabilities, our multi-shore, multi-language programs offer safe, secure infrastructure, value-based pricing, skills-based resources and exceptional customer service - all backed by TELUS, our multi-billion dollar telecommunications parent.Equal Opportunity EmployerAt TELUS Digital, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire and promote, are based on applicants' qualifications, merits, competence and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.#LI-DNI