The 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
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Provide technical and strategic direction to development teams across multiple projects.
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Balance priorities across projects while managing shifting client demands and timelines.
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Maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary technical point of contact.
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Mentor and coach Technical Leads, Developers, and Data Engineers, promoting best practices in coding, design, and agile delivery.
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Conduct regular performance evaluations, set development goals, and support career growth of direct reports.
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Lead hiring efforts for technical roles and ensure new team members align with our technical standards and culture.
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Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.
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Collaborate with project managers to track progress, manage risks, and ensure deliverables meet client expectations.
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Own the technical execution of projects from inception to deployment, ensuring they meet business goals, quality standards, and timelines.
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Oversee the development of scrum plans, technical tasks, user stories, and ensure alignment with the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
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Serve as the escalation point for technical blockers, and work proactively to remove them.
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Maintain and elevate client satisfaction through high-quality delivery and responsive communication.
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Review and guide technical architecture and design for data systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
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Drive adoption of modern Cloud Data technologies and best practices (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure accepted).
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Ensure technical documentation, code quality, and unit testing are consistently upheld across teams.
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Identify opportunities to improve departmental efficiency through automation, reusable components, or enhanced workflows.
Company-Wide Responsibilities
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Represent technical leadership in cross-functional discussions
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Identify and nurture opportunities for account expansion and growth through technology leadership.
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Stay current with industry trends, continuously evolving Stacktics’ tech stack and delivery approach to remain competitive.
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Be a positive and influential voice across the organization, encouraging innovation, empathy, and excellence.
Qualifications
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10+ years of overall technical experience, with 4+ years in a technical leadership or managerial role.
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Proven track record leading multiple simultaneous projects for different clients.
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Proven experience leading the design and implementation of Cloud Data solutions, including ETL/ELT pipelines, data lakes/warehouses, and data modeling.
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Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, regardless of language or platform.
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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.
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Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in agile environments, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
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Strong communication skills capable of translating complex technical concepts into business value for stakeholders.
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Experience with Data Visualization, non-relational databases, and statistical data analysis is an asset.
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Passion for mentoring, team development, and fostering technical excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
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Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer) are a strong plus.
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Prior experience in a consulting environment, managing and delivering projects for multiple clients concurrently.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
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Flexible Remote Working Policy (within Canada)
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100% employer-paid benefits package
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Regular Lunch and Learns from your Team Mates
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Standing desks
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Fully-loaded kitchen: snacks/fruit/drinks
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Fun Employee Events and Activities
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Participation in Community Engagement
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Quarterly CEO coffee breaks
