Lead Software Engineer

About Us
At Longboard Architectural Products, we change the face of architecture by designing and manufacturing premium extruded aluminum solutions. Our innovative products, including exterior cladding and interior ceiling systems, set industry standards for durability, aesthetics, and sustainability. We take pride in transforming commercial and residential spaces into stunning, sustainable environments.

About

The Role
Longboard is seeking an experienced  Team Lead Software Engineer  with strong Python expertise to lead a small team of developers supporting our manufacturing and business operations. Reporting to the Business Systems Manager, this role plays a critical part in designing, building, and maintaining software solutions that power inventory management, factory workflow, shipping processes, ERP synchronization, and customer‑facing applications.

You will collaborate closely with operations business analyst liaisons and cross‑functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and efficient technical solutions. In addition to hands‑on development, you will oversee backlog refinement, provide task estimation, conduct code reviews, and guide release planning to ensure high‑quality deliverables aligned with Longboard’s operational goals.

This is a leadership role that combines technical excellence, strategic thinking, and team mentorship in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

About You
You are a highly skilled Python engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and leading others to success. You balance hands‑on coding with team leadership and take pride in writing clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code.

You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

5+ years of experience in software development, with strong expertise in Python and ReactJS

5+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries

2+ years of experience leading or mentoring a development team

Strong testing and debugging skills

Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

Experience working with JIRA and managing backlogs

Nice To Have

ERP integration experience, ideally with Acumatica

CRM integration experience, ideally Salesforce

FastAPI experience

Jenkins experience

Docker or Kubernetes experience

AWS experience

YAML configuration experience

Zebra enterprise browser or ZPL for barcode and label formatting

ARGO experience

What You Will Do

Lead a small team of developers, distributing and prioritizing tasks within JIRA

Review and refine the JIRA backlog alongside the Business Systems Manager

Provide accurate task estimates and support sprint and release planning

Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards

Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient software solutions

Develop and maintain applications supporting manufacturing operations, ERP integrations, APIs, and internal and external web platforms

Identify system bottlenecks and resolve defects

Write clean, well‑documented code and maintain technical documentation in Confluence

Test and polish solutions prior to production release

Collaborate with product managers, analysts, designers, and stakeholders to align technical outcomes with business objectives

Support future integrations, including Salesforce for order and product management

Contribute innovative ideas to continuously improve systems and processes

Our current tech stack includes Python, React

JS, MySQL, and Kubernetes on AWS, with architectural and monitoring support shared with an external consultant.

Benefits And Compensation

Salary Range: $95,000 – $115,000 CAD annually, based on experience.

Profit Sharing Program:
Rewarding your contribution to Longboard’s success.

Comprehensive Benefits:
Health Spending and Lifestyle Spending Accounts, catastrophic coverage, travel insurance, and more.

RRSP Matching:
Up to 4% of your annual salary.

People‑First Culture: A collaborative environment that supports professional growth, work‑life balance, and continuous development.

About The Team
Our team at Longboard Architectural Products is vibrant, innovative, and community‑driven. Recognized as one of British Columbia’s Top Employers in…