Lead Front & Back-End Developer

Job Description

As a Lead Front & Back-End Developer at Astucemedia, you will bridge the gap between high-level architectural vision and daily execution. Working in a high-collaboration environment, you will partner closely with our Technical Project Manager (TPM) and Principal Architect, while being supported by Staff/Senior Developers in both Front-end and Back-end.

This role requires a balanced 30/70 split between people management and technical oversight. You thrive in fast-paced environments, are comfortable meeting short, high-stakes deadlines typical of live television, and are ready to witness the impact of your work onsite when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership & Delivery (30%)

• Team Mentorship: Lead, coach, and inspire a team of 6 developers. Conduct 1-on-1s, manage performance, and foster a culture of excellence.
• TPM Partnership: Work hand-in-hand with the Technical Project Manager to ensure technical feasibility and maintain a steady delivery pace, even under tight production schedules.
• Onsite Deployment: Occasionally travel to client sites (a few weeks per year) to oversee the integration and launch of major projects. (candidate must be able to travel to US without restrictions).

Technical Excellence & Hands-on Development (70%)

• Core Development: Actively write and maintain production-quality code for critical system components. You will lead by example, tackling complex features across the full stack (Angular, Node.js, and .NET Core).
• High-Level Code Review & Mentoring: In tandem with the Staff Dev and Senior Back-end, you perform rigorous code reviews to ensure the codebase remains robust, scalable, and follows industry best practices.
• System Integration & Cohesion: Take a hands‑on approach to ensuring seamless integration between Angularweb applications and Node.js / .NET Core backend services, maintaining end-to-end logic integrity.
• Performance Optimization: Directly optimize and troubleshoot real‑time data streams (Kafka, WebSockets) and infrastructure (Docker, CI/CD pipelines) to guarantee zero‑failure performance during high‑pressure live broadcasts.
• Technical Problem Solving: Act as the "tier‑3" support for the team, diving into the code to resolve the most challenging technical debt and architectural bottlenecks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 10+ years in software development with a proven track record in leadership or Lead Tech roles.
• Agility: Ability to remain calm and focused while working with short deadlines and evolving project requirements.
• Frontend Expertise: Deep understanding of Angular, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Backend & Data Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Node.js/Express and C# / .NET Core.
• Solid grasp of API design (REST, GraphQL) and messaging protocols (AMQP, MQTT, WebSockets).
• Infrastructure: Proficiency with Docker, Git, and schema validation.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, problem-solving mindset, and a willingness to travel.
• Languages: Proficiency in English is required; bilingualism in French is a strong asset.

Additional Information

• Hybrid work environment
• Global travel opportunities
• Health and Wellness annual Benefits
• Health Benefits Insurance Package (including online medical assistance with Dialogue)
• RRSP Matching program