Job Requirements
Senior Development Lead
Location: PCS CA~TORONTO
Years of Experience: 2-5 Years
Job Summary: We are seeking a hands-on Senior Development Lead to architect, build, and scale resilient cloud solutions with minimal supervision. This role requires a proven self-starter who takes end-to-end ownership of project delivery, system architecture, and team technical standards. The ideal candidate will combine deep full-stack backend development expertise with modern cloud-native design patterns and AI integration capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and deploy secure, scalable microservices and APIs on AWS using Lambda, ECS Fargate, and API Gateway.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient backend code in TypeScript, Node.js, and JavaScript while maintaining high performance.
- Provision and manage cloud resources, configurations, and security policies using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DynamoDB, and IAM.
- Integrate cutting-edge AI technologies - including LLMs, vector search, prompt engineering, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) - into workflows.
- Leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot and modern development tools in VS Code to boost overall team development velocity.
Mandatory Skills
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Advanced proficiency in AWS (Lambda, ECS Fargate, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Systems Manager Parameter Store, Secrets Manager, IAM) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Programming Languages: Advanced proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
- AI & Machine Learning: Advanced knowledge of LLMs, Vectors, Prompt Engineering, and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Preferred Skills
- Development & Productivity Tools: Familiarity with VS Code and GitHub Copilot.
- API Testing & Management: Familiarity with Postman.
- Agile & Collaboration: Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred. Proven experience in backend/API development with a strong focus on cloud solutions. SQL is a deal-breaker skill.
Work Experience
2-5Years
