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Lead Developer

Univerus1 day ago
Toronto, ON
$100,000 - $140,000/year
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Health and Dental coverage
EFAP program
RRSP matching contributions

About the role

ABOUT UNIVERUS:

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, Univerus is a fast-growing enterprise software company specializing in vertical market solutions. With over 300 employees, more than 20 acquisitions, and a global customer base exceeding 3,500 organizations, Univerus delivers mission-critical technology across public and private sectors. Our flagship product, Unity ERP, powers operations in local government, utilities, construction, manufacturing, health and safety, education, and beyond.

As part of the Univerus family, PDS combines over 50 years of human capital management expertise, now enhanced by the broader innovation and resources of Univerus.

PDS’ Vista® is the complete HCM software solution Built to Empower. All the pieces— human resources, payroll, benefits, recruiting, onboarding, time and attendance, self-service, analytics, extensive reporting, and workflow—on-premises or in the cloud, come together to simplify your business practices and processes.

POSITION DETAILS:

  • Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
  • Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 per year
  • Location: Ideally from one of our Canadian offices in Burnaby, Saskatoon, Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

  • Reports to Vice President of Engineering
  • Position will have 3-6 direct reports across multiple levels

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Technical leader responsible for managing engineering execution across multiple teams or complex initiatives. Balances hands-on technical work with people management and strategic planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage technical execution across multiple teams and projects
  • Lead architectural design for large-scale systems and initiatives
  • Develop and mentor engineering talent across multiple levels
  • Collaborate with Product and Business stakeholders on technical strategy
  • Drive engineering standards, processes, and best practices
  • Manage technical debt and platform evolution
  • Participate in strategic planning and roadmap development
  • Lead incident response and post-mortem processes

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

Technical Requirements

  • Proven track record of leading large-scale technical projects
  • Expert knowledge of system architecture and design patterns
  • Experience with team leadership and project management
  • Strong understanding of software engineering practices and methodologies
  • Experience with enterprise-scale HR/HCM systems
  • Knowledge of compliance and security requirements in Human Resources domain

Success Metrics

  • Successfully delivers complex multi-team initiatives
  • Develops high-performing engineering teams
  • Drives measurable improvements in system performance and reliability
  • Influences product and technical strategy

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a team leadership role, preferably in a technology-driven environment.
  • 5-10 years of professional software development experience

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Health and Dental
  • EFAP
  • RRSP Matching
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Education Reimbursement Program

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Univerus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to working with you to ensure your needs are met.

How to Apply

Ready to join us? Please submit your resume and cover letter by following the application instructions outlined in this posting.

About Univerus

IT Services and IT Consulting
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Built to empower. Intuitive, comprehensive, and lightweight, Unity software solutions unite and empower teams across the enterprise.

Easy to integrate. Unity by Univerus unites through an intuitive and consistent product experience. It's designed for users and integrates with ease.

Univerus- representing a family of innovative technology brands, including fieldGO, MAIS, C2Logix, Compliance Science, SmartGridCIS and Energy Hippo- is a Canadian company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

We proudly serve both customers and employees around the globe. Univerus was formed in 2019; however, our Product brands have been serving hundreds of customers for more than a decade.

We work hard to maintain a customer centric culture. Our entire organization is focused on helping our customers succeed. For customers, this translates into less time spent on planning and administrative tasks and more time spent making decisions and completing projects. This ultimately leads to our customers better serving their customers.

Univerus is committed to technology innovation. We stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends and best practices, incorporating them into our product vision. We view our products as business tools that solve the overarching business challenges faced by our customers.

Implementing a new product can be disruptive to any organization. We've worked hard to streamline our software implementation process to minimize impact on our customers' day-to-day operations and maximize value and efficiencies. We listen to our customers to acutely understand their challenges, then deliver a product that meets those needs. Along the way, we share experiences from our past projects ensure we deliver the best solution for your organization.