Team Lead, Software Development (Open Team)

We have a rare opportunity to join Spare’s software development group as a Team Lead for our Open team!

As Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to shape the technical direction of our groundbreaking mobility platform. You'll be working on Open Fleets, our industry-leading API ecosystem where we're pioneering partnerships with major players like Uber and Lyft. In this role, you'll split your time between hands-on technical contribution and people leadership, working in an autonomous environment where you'll solve interesting technical challenges while growing and mentoring a high-performing team.

Our Spare HQ is in Vancouver - BC, but this position is open to remote work options across Canada. If you like coming into an office, you can work from our HQ as desired, and we also provide a co-working stipend for those who wish to work in an office outside Vancouver.

About this role ✨

In this role, you will...

• Set and execute technical direction for several key components of our platform, including Open Fleets and Engage, ensuring architectural decisions align with business goals and customer needs
• Lead quarterly planning and OKR definition while managing sprint cycles to deliver high-impact features and improvements
• Contribute as a senior-level individual contributor, writing high-quality code while balancing technical leadership responsibilities
• Build and manage an effective development team, focusing on mentorship, growth, and maintaining a high bar for technical excellence
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and other Team Leads to define and execute on product strategy
• Participate in customer hackathons and help foster our developer ecosystem through strategic technical partnerships

About you ✨

You have....

• 8+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years of technical leadership experience
• Demonstrated effectiveness in owning complex projects, leading architectural conversations, and collaborating with other disciplines to develop software solutions that best fit customer needs
• Strong hands-on experience with TypeScript and React
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and driving successful project delivery
• Experience with APIs and distributed systems architecture
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Excellence in technical communication and stakeholder management

It will be considered a plus if you have:

• Experience in mobility, transit, ride-hail, or delivery industries
• Background working with open API frameworks and developer ecosystems
• Startup experience and comfort with fast-paced environments
• Experience building and maintaining external-facing APIs
• Track record of successful technical partnerships