Lead Software Engineer At Block Winnipeg

Drive innovation in software engineering with Block as a Lead Software Engineer. Focus on building platform systems that enhance deployment, reliability, and efficiency for engineering teams. Block is seeking an experienced engineer to design and operate foundational systems.

You will work with deployment orchestration, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and more to deliver solutions that streamline workflows. This role emphasizes collaboration with teams to modernize existing platforms and create current solutions that meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and operate platform systems for engineering efficiency
• Collaborate on deployment orchestration and CI/CD improvements
• Identify gaps in workflows and deliver practical solutions
• Use AI tools to enhance development and prototyping
• Lead technical projects from concept to operational ownership

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Robust skills in backend or infrastructure systems
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Kafka, or observability tooling
• Proven ability to translate technical problems into solutions
• Interest in applying AI in engineering processes

Elevate engineering practices through creative platform design and effective collaboration at Block.