Technical Lead Engineer at VDart Inc — NeverHard

Role: Technical Lead Engineer Location: Toronto, ON(Hybrid) Mode: contract Technical Lead Engineer Engineering Leadership - Cybersecurity SaaS LOCATION Nearshore DEPARTMENT Engineering REPORTS TO TYPE Engineering Lead (US) Role Overview T&M Dedicated This position is responsible for leading the delivery of technical features for a unique cybersecurity SaaS solution tailored to small business customers. The role encompasses design, implementation (writing high quality and secure code), and testing of application software. The Technical Lead Engineer drives troubleshooting, debugging, maintenance, and improvement of existing software while collaborating with cross-functional teams to scope and prioritize engineering requirements. This is a hands-on leadership role that includes mentoring a team of engineers and contributing to the strategic direction of application architecture and software design. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Programming Lead the development and delivery of high quality, maintainable, and well-tested code. Develop front-end UI components using TypeScript and the React Framework. Design and implement RESTful API endpoints using TypeScript, NestJS, and Node.js. Review and approve code contributions, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices. Guide the team in building reusable code and libraries for future use. Ensure software security requirements are implemented and met. Drive the adoption of Munich Re's engineering standards and best practices. Software Design Define and drive the technical roadmap for front-end and API architecture. Design reusable and scalable React components and API endpoints. Lead design sessions with Engineers, Product Managers, and UX Designers to align on requirements and timelines. Drive technical design decisions and propose architectural changes, with a focus on performance, scalability, and customer experience. Anticipate and mitigate technical blockers and delays before escalation is required. Mentorship & Maintenance Coach and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering growth and technical expertise. Ensure code quality through effective testing strategies, including unit and integration tests. Resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience. 7+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on front-end and full-stack development. Proven experience leading technical projects and teams. Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end frameworks like React. Expertise in API design and microservices architecture using NestJS and Node.js. Strong experience with application, network, and cloud security principles. Demonstrated ability to architect and implement scalable SaaS solutions. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate technical concepts and decisions. Advanced understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving techniques. Strong knowledge of testing frameworks like Mocha or Jest, and the ability to ensure effective testing strategies. Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and SaaS product architectures. Proven ability to inspire and lead a team, fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture. Strong written and spoken English proficiency is required; this role involves daily communication with US-based stakeholders via Slack, Azure DevOps, and video calls