Lead Full Stack Developer in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Full Stack Developer based in Canada.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the development of a scalable SaaS platform used by businesses and digital professionals worldwide.
You will drive technical excellence across frontend and backend development while guiding a talented engineering team.
The position combines hands-on coding, architectural decisions, and people leadership responsibilities.
You will contribute to building high-performance web applications with a strong focus on usability, reliability, and scalability.
Working in a collaborative and innovative environment, you will help shape product evolution through modern technologies and best engineering practices.
This is a key role for an experienced developer who enjoys solving complex challenges and mentoring others.

• Lead, mentor, and support frontend and backend development teams, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications with a focus on quality and user experience.
• Oversee frontend development using modern frameworks while ensuring backend systems remain reliable and efficient.
• Collaborate with product, design, and other cross-functional teams to define, build, and deliver new features.
• Review technical designs, provide architectural guidance, and ensure solutions meet performance and scalability standards.
• Conduct code reviews and promote best practices, clean code, and consistent development processes.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, optimize application performance, and drive continuous improvements.
• Manage multiple priorities while providing technical leadership and guidance throughout the development lifecycle.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and recommend improvements to tools, processes, and engineering practices.

• 8+ years of experience in full-stack development or a similar technical role.
• Strong expertise in frontend technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.js.
• Extensive backend development experience with PHP, Laravel, and Node.js.
• Solid understanding of database systems such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies and project management tools such as JIRA.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams, mentor developers, and drive technical initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with the ability to analyze complex challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Positive mindset, strong ownership, practical judgment, and the ability to make sound technical decisions.

• Fully remote work opportunity with flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to lead impactful technical projects and influence product direction.
• Collaborative environment with talented engineering professionals.
• Ability to work with modern technologies and scalable software solutions.
• Professional growth opportunities through leadership and technical challenges.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience and expertise.