Lead Software Developer - Remote

We’re
Hilo Labs, a fast-growing software consultancy that builds
custom apps, marketplaces, payment systems, and AI-enabled tools
for clients across the US and Canada. Our projects span fintech, real estate, and beyond. You’ll join a small, high-performing team that moves quickly, solves problems creatively, and delivers real impact for our clients.Why this Role?
Step into a technical leadership position at software consultancy, with real influence over how we build and deliverWork directly with the founders to shape architecture, delivery standards, and team directionLead and mentor a small team of talented developersHave the potential to work across multiple industries and tech stacks, so no two projects are the sameBe one of the technical faces of our delivery to clientsFully remote role (team across Canada)Role Overview
As Lead Software Developer at Hilo Labs, you’ll own technical delivery. You’ll work with the team to set architecture direction, lead and support our developers, and act as a trusted point of contact for clients. This is a hands-on role: you’ll stay close to the code while organizing the work, unblocking the team, and making sure what we ship is reliable and well-designed.Core Responsibilities
Lead architecture and technical design, from system design and database modeling to cloud infrastructureLead, mentor, and support developers: guide technical decisions, run code reviews, and raise the quality barPlan and organize work in Jira: break down scope, prioritize, assign, and keep delivery on trackAct as a primary technical contact for clients: run calls and demos, clarify requirements, set expectations, and communicate progress and risksBuild and ship critical features hands-on where the project needs itDeploy and manage applications on AWS and oversee CI/CD pipelinesContribute to estimates and scoping with the leadership teamEstablish engineering best practices, documentation, and release processesTroubleshoot and resolve complex issues quicklyAre
very motivated
and take real ownership of outcomesAre willing to put in extra effort when a project or deadline demands itAre really sharp: you pick up unfamiliar domains quickly and spot problems earlyAre personable and respected as a leaderCommunicate clearly and confidently with clients and non-technical stakeholdersStay organized across multiple projects, priorities, and peopleEnjoy fast-paced projects with shifting requirements and balance speed with qualityYou Should Have:
3–8 years
of professional software development experiencePrior experience
leading a small development teamStrong software architecture skillsSolid understanding of
cloud services
(AWS and/or Azure), deployment practices, and CI/CDSolid understanding of REST APIs, authentication flows, and Git workflowsProven experience communicating directly with clientsAvailability in the evenings when requiredMust be
located in Canada
and legally eligible to work full timeNice to Haves:
Agency, consultancy, or startup experienceTypeScript, PostgreSQL, or RedisThird-party API and SDK integrationsExperience with estimates, proposals, or scopingExposure to AI/ML-enabled tooling or automation projectsWhat We Offer:
Full-time salaried employment with competitive compensation aligned with experienceRemote work from anywhere in CanadaFlexible work hours
and
flexible PTO, with a culture that values work-life balanceDirect collaboration with the founders and clear room to grow as the company scalesRegular team retreats for team building and to meet the team in person
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