Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited Looking for Team Lead – Software Development at Ottawa, ON Full Time

What’s in It for You?

Did you know that the Canadian Bank Note Company produces more than bank notes? We do! In fact, we design and develop secure systems for border security, national identification and registration, excise control and more! We have a dedicated team of product owners, UI/UX designers, system architects, developers, testers, database specialists and many other talents that bring these solutions to life. We are looking for a Software Development Team Lead to join our group. If you’re interested in a career with meaning and impact and want to be part of something that makes a positive difference in the world, read on to find out more!

What Will You Do?

As Team Lead, you will perform the roles of scrum master and people manager. You will provide technical and team leadership in cloud and on-prem system development projects, from conception to launch. Reporting to the Director of Innovation, and working with the Product Owner, you will:

• Champion the SCRUM processes, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Help the team achieve its agreed upon goals in terms of scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Coach the team and individuals for continuous increased performance
• Remove roadblocks, and advise and escalate issues to the Director as needed
• Work with the Product Owner to develop technical stories
• Break down stories into subtasks for software developers and assist with estimates and planning
• Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and code
• Join the team in writing and deploying code – become familiar with our full stack and develop code that produces highly functional, robust, and reliable applications
• Keep updated on new development technologies, tools, and platforms
• Support the CBN’s policies & guidelines and lead by example

What Will Help You Succeed?

Our ideal candidate possesses a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent and has 5+ years of practical software development experience. If you are genuinely passionate about technology, and dedicated to continually learning and developing your skills, you will be successful.

Knowledge/Experience

• Experience in designing and developing secure, robust, reliable, and scalable cloud and on-prem solutions
• Experience with agile development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
• Experience in coaching and people management
• Full stack development experience using these technologies is an asset:

• Backend: Java, Spring Boot
• Frontend: JavaScript, CSS/HTML, Angular
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Automated testing: Junit, Mockito, Karma, Protractor, REST Assured, REST, REST Easy,
• Build: Maven, Docker
• Platform: Azure, AWS
• Documenting solutions using UML, OpenAPI and other standards

Soft Skills

• A passion for helping people
• Proven ability to collaborate and solve challenges as a team.
• Attention to detail, with a flare of creativity
• Excellent organizational skills
• Self-directed learner
• A keen interest in technologies
• Good judgement to know what is important

Mandatory Requirements

• The ability to obtain, and maintain, Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance.

People who enjoy variety and think beyond their job descriptions succeed here. As part of the team at CBN, your job is to take your career in new directions and be part of our customer’s success stories. So, if you’re looking for the chance to work for a global technology company, explore new opportunities, and deliver exceptional work to your customers, we want to hear from you!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited is committed to achieving a skilled and diversified workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, people with disabilities and Aboriginal people. Canadian Bank Note Company Limited is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.