Position Type:
Permanent

If you're looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you've come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do - and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest - and it's reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

As the Team Leader for Application Development, you'll be responsible for guiding a team of developers through the complete software development lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products that meet business objectives and acceptance criteria. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, project management, and communication skills to foster a productive and collaborative team environment. You'll take full ownership of people management, including coaching, mentoring, performance reviews, career development, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software developers to achieve project goals and deliverables.
• Oversee all stages of software development, from planning and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of software solutions.
• Set and enforce coding standards, development procedures, and best practices to maintain code quality and consistency.
• Conduct code reviews and implement quality assurance measures to ensure high software quality.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, product managers, and other teams to define requirements and align on project objectives.
• Facilitate effective communication and knowledge sharing within the team and across departments.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges, providing innovative solutions and technical guidance as needed.
• Manage team resources, including personnel, budgets, and equipment, to optimize productivity and project outcomes
• Track and report on key performance metrics, project progress, and risks to management.
• Foster a positive team culture, encourage professional development, and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure all software is fully tested, documented, and compliant with relevant standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes and team performance.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and team management
• Technical expertise and mentoring
• Project planning and coordination
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Time management and organization
• Empathy and conflict resolution

Experience & Qualifications:

• Education: University Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science or similar program.
• Experience: 7+ years in system development and support, 2-3 years in team leadership in an IT environment.
• Preferred: Java RESTful services, Spring framework, database technologies (Oracle, MySQL, etc.), versioning tools, UI Frameworks, caching solutions (Redis), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD and automation frameworks, front-end frameworks (Angular, React, Vue), Python, Shell Scripting, Jira, Cherwell, Flyway, Maven, cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge and Skills: Strong object-oriented design and analysis skills, experienced usage of Software Engineering Processes, working within Agile development processes (Scrum and Kanban), high attention to detail, hands-on experience in maintaining high-quality code, exceptional technical skills across a broad range of technologies, managing multiple priorities, problem-solving mindset, demonstrate mature and professional judgment and decision-making, ability to lead developers on projects, directing multiple people on multiple tasks.
• Language: Proficiency in English required; French is an asset.
• Security Clearance Requirement: In conjunction with our contract with the Federal Government, you will be required to have Reliability Status Clearance (Enhanced Level B). This includes Fingerprinting, Criminal Record Check, Credit Check and you must have resided in Canada for at least 5 years and hold Permanent Resident or Citizenship Status.

What we offer:

• Permanent full-time position with opportunity to grow in a well-established organization
• Flexible work arrangements and emphasis on work-life balance
• Remote and hybrid work options
• Comprehensive health, vision and dental plan that is 100% employer paid effective on your first day
• 100% employer-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Annual Incentive Bonus which recognizes your contribution to our success
• In addition to paid vacation, we offer a gifted week of vacation in your first year and an optional Vacation Purchase Program
• An organization where we encourage personal learning and growth with opportunities for career development and advancement
• Providing wellness benefits, health resources and fitness center discounts

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We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs. We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws . We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: [email protected] .