Team Lead - Engineering
VanHack
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📍 Please note: only candidates currently based in Toronto will be considered for this position.
Our hiring partner is a fast-growing SaaS leader transforming the way businesses in hospitality, retail, and e-commerce manage digital orders. Their mission is to equip ambitious professionals with the opportunity to build impactful technology while being part of a global movement that shapes the future of online ordering.
About the Team
The Product & Engineering department is the heart of the company’s innovation. This team designs and delivers technology that simplifies the ordering process for restaurants, retailers, and delivery services worldwide. By creating tools that connect customers with businesses in smarter, faster ways, the company ensures scalability, reliability, and a superior user experience.
Behind every solution is a team of engineers, product managers, and designers driven by creativity and collaboration. The focus is not only on building software but also on creating intuitive, user-friendly systems that empower businesses to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
The Role
We are looking for an Engineering Team Lead to join the Toronto office. In this role, you will guide a team of developers while remaining hands-on with technical delivery. You’ll mentor engineers, ensure best practices are followed, and play a key role in scaling reliable and high-performance solutions used by global restaurant groups and e-commerce brands.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of frontend and backend engineers, fostering growth and collaboration.
- Oversee the design and development of features, ensuring code quality, scalability, and reliability.
- Collaborate with product managers and designers to define technical solutions.
- Remain hands-on in coding (frontend, backend, or both) while providing guidance on architecture and best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement in development processes, testing, and deployment.
- Ensure timely delivery of projects while balancing technical excellence and business needs.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering (frontend, backend, or full stack), with at least 1 year in a leadership or mentorship capacity.
- Proficiency in RESTful APIs and cloud-based environments.
- Backend expertise with Python and cloud platforms.
- Frontend expertise with JavaScript (React) and cloud platforms.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance individual contribution and team leadership.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
- Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Work Environment
This position is hybrid, requiring three days per week in the downtown Toronto office. It’s an opportunity to work closely with a high-impact team while making meaningful contributions to global-scale solutions in B2B SaaS.
Why Join
By joining our hiring partner, you’ll become part of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You’ll have the chance to influence products used worldwide, develop your leadership skills, and grow your career in a high-energy, fast-scaling environment.
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