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Senior Technical Lead (Data Systems)


Company : Stacktics


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2025-12-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The Senior Technical Lead - Data Systems will play a key leadership role at Stacktics Inc., bridging the gap between hands-on technical delivery and strategic team leadership. Stacktics stands at the intersection of Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, and Digital Marketing. You will lead the design, implementation, and successful delivery of cloud-based data solutions while mentoring developers, contributing to architectural decisions, and collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Project Management, Solutions Engineering, and Account Management. This role is ideal for an experienced technical leader with a strong foundation in Cloud-based data technologies and solution architectures, who is ready to take ownership of end-to-end delivery across multiple projects and teams. Key Responsibilities - Provide technical and strategic direction to development teams across multiple projects. - Balance priorities across projects while managing shifting client demands and timelines. - Maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary technical point of contact. - Mentor and coach Technical Leads, Developers, and Data Engineers, promoting best practices in coding, design, and agile delivery. - Conduct regular performance evaluations, set development goals, and support career growth of direct reports. - Lead hiring efforts for technical roles and ensure new team members align with our technical standards and culture. - Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning. - Collaborate with project managers to track progress, manage risks, and ensure deliverables meet client expectations. - Own the technical execution of projects from inception to deployment, ensuring they meet business goals, quality standards, and timelines. - Oversee the development of scrum plans, technical tasks, user stories, and ensure alignment with the software development lifecycle (SDLC). - Serve as the escalation point for technical blockers, and work proactively to remove them. - Maintain and elevate client satisfaction through high-quality delivery and responsive communication. - Review and guide technical architecture and design for data systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency. - Drive adoption of modern Cloud Data technologies and best practices (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure accepted). - Ensure technical documentation, code quality, and unit testing are consistently upheld across teams. - Identify opportunities to improve departmental efficiency through automation, reusable components, or enhanced workflows. Company-Wide Responsibilities - Represent technical leadership in cross-functional discussions - Identify and nurture opportunities for account expansion and growth through technology leadership. - Stay current with industry trends, continuously evolving Stacktics tech stack and delivery approach to remain competitive. - Be a positive and influential voice across the organization, encouraging innovation, empathy, and excellence. Qualifications - 10+ years of overall technical experience, with 4+ years in a technical leadership or managerial role. - Proven track record leading multiple simultaneous projects for different clients. - Proven experience leading the design and implementation of Cloud Data solutions, including ETL/ELT pipelines, data lakes/warehouses, and data modeling. - Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, regardless of language or platform. - Deep expertise in building and managing large-scale data systems on cloud platforms, with a strong preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, AWS or Azure acceptable. - Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in agile environments, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. - Strong communication skills capable of translating complex technical concepts into business value for stakeholders. - Experience with Data Visualization, non-relational databases, and statistical data analysis is an asset. - Passion for mentoring, team development, and fostering technical excellence. Preferred Qualifications - Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer) are a strong plus. - Prior experience in a consulting environment, managing and delivering projects for multiple clients concurrently. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? - Flexible Remote Working Policy (within Canada) - 100% employer-paid benefits package - Regular Lunch and Learns from your Team Mates - Standing desks - Fully-loaded kitchen: snacks/fruit/drinks - Fun Employee Events and Activities - Participation in Community Engagement - Quarterly CEO coffee breaks #J-18808-Ljbffr