Team Lead, Software Development

Have you heard of BlueCat? We’re one of those hidden gems that’s been disrupting the market as a key player in the rapidly growing space of Intelligent Network Operations. Organizations require a new model of network operations that links foundational core services with a deep, predictive understanding of network health and performance to improve change readiness. BlueCat’s Intelligent NetOps is a first-to-market combination of systems of understanding and change. BlueCat enables teams to enhance agility and mitigate risks from high rates of change with a unified management lifecycle, from provisioning to proactive troubleshooting and remediation.
At BlueCat, we take immense pride in our award-winning culture, an integral part of our identity. We are proud recipients of several prestigious accolades, including the "Great Place to Work" certification. By becoming a part of our team, you not only join a company at the forefront of technology but also become an integral member of Canada's top workplaces in various categories, including Technology, Today's Youth and Women, and Mental Health and Inclusion.
About the Role
We’re looking for a hands-on Team Lead to guide a group of talented software engineers in delivering scalable, high-quality integrations, adaptive applications, and tooling. This is a hybrid role that combines technical contribution with day-to-day leadership, making it ideal for a senior engineer ready to grow into engineering management, or an existing TL looking for broader impact.
You’ll be the key connector between engineering execution and team organization — leading sprint planning, code reviews, mentoring sessions, and helping shape the technical roadmap alongside Engineering Managers and Architects.
What You’ll Do
• Lead and coordinate a cross-functional development team.
• Contribute directly to feature development and complex technical problem-solving.
• Run sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily standups.
• Mentor junior and intermediate developers through code reviews, coaching, and pair programming.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and Product on release planning and delivery health.
• Identify and reduce technical debt and promote clean coding practices.
• Represent the team in technical syncs and communicate progress, risks, and needs.
What We’re Looking For
• 5+ years of experience in software development (Python/JavaScript stack preferred).
• 1+ year of experience in a technical leadership role (formal or informal).
• Strong understanding of agile development practices and team workflows.
• Solid experience with Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and working with QA and DevOps.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
Bonus Points For
• Experience building and maintaining microservices architectures.
• Prior involvement in mentorship programs or team culture initiatives.
• Knowledge of the DNS/DHCP space or network-related application domains.