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Software Engineering Team Lead


Company : Monks Associates Inc


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-01-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers ). About the Role We are looking for an AI Engagement Tech Lead to join our growing team and drive the deployment and evolution of our MarTech platform and solutions. This is a hands-on leadership roleideal for someone who still loves to ship code but is equally passionate about tackling client challenges, shaping technical direction, and collaborating cross-functionally. As a Tech Lead, youll serve as a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), partnering with the core client team and our platform team on long-term architecture, collaborating with Product Managers on roadmap planning, and working with other Technical Leads across the organization to ensure cohesion and scalability in everything we build. Responsibilities: Serve as a Technical Subject Matter Expert for our client teams, owning the technical direction and quality of solutions designed and deployed. Act as the primary technical liaison to client technology leadership during implementation, guiding the approval of all proposed technical solutions. Lead discovery of current state tech stack versus ambition, and work with our Platform Team to deliver a roadmap for implementation. Drive continuous improvement and innovation, including extended integrations with client technology and data systems beyond the immediate project scope. Own the ongoing reliability and effectiveness of our technology throughout the lifecycle of our engagement and ensure our clients are set up for success. Contribute directly to our MarTech platform''''s priorities and roadmap, working with our internal engineering team on technical architecture and long-term planning so they are always aligned with the needs and vision for our client engagement. Lead technical workshops and planning sessions with our client both onsite and virtually. About You The essentials: 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally across the full stack. 3+ years of people management experience (Tech Lead, Engineering Manager, or similar). Comfortable in a hybrid technical/data role, bridging engineering and data-driven decision-making. Solid understanding of secure integrations, API authentication, and OAuth 2.0 flows. Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm in production. Familiarity with domain-driven design or clean architecture patterns. Not a must, but a plus: Background working in high-compliance environments (HIPAA, SOC2, etc.). Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure as code tools. Prior experience bootstrapping teams or greenfield systems. #LI-hybrid #LI-MJ1 At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission. Monks is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under local accessibility laws. What We Offer Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status. Salary Range$120,000$160,000 CAD About Monks Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AImanaged by the industrys best and most diverse digital talentto help the worlds trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition. Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweeks Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions'''' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchangers Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweeks first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweeks Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better representsand resonates withthe world around us. Interested? Apply for this job! At Monks, we are committed to protecting your personal information. As part of our recruitment process, we collect and process personal data to evaluate your application and communicate with you. To understand how we handle your information, including the types of data we collect, how we use it, and your rights, please read our Monks Candidate Privacy Notice. We encourage you to review this notice to ensure you are fully informed about how your data will be managed during your application process. First Name* Last Name* Email* Phone LinkedIn Profile* Personal Website/Portfolio When is your earliest available start date?* Do you or will you require sponsorship for a Canadian employment visa in the future?* Yes No If you responded yes to the previous question, please provide additional information. 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