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