Software Architecture Lead

Normative

Software Architecture Lead at Normative, owning technical architecture and delivery on complex projects in regulated industries. Leading technical teams to build internal systems with a focus on AI-assisted development tools.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$132,546 - CA$176,727 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerJavaScriptNext.jsNode.jsPostgresPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical delivery on client engagements in regulated industries
Own architecture, technical quality, and delivery timelines for complex digital products
Manage client relationships on technical workstreams
Design and build Normative's internal infrastructure and tooling
Establish development patterns, code quality standards
Manage CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment processes
Mentor junior and intermediate developers

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in software development
Strong TypeScript and Node.js skills
Experience with Next.js, tRPC, Prisma, and React
Strong front-end development skills and familiarity with UX practices
Strong Postgres skills
Working knowledge of Python for data pipeline and ML/AI integration
Familiarity with recursive CTEs, index strategy, query planning, and JSONB operations
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools
Strong CI/CD and DevOps fundamentals
Experience with Docker, GitHub Actions, and cloud infrastructure
Strong communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful career growth opportunities
Commitment to well-being
Support for professional development
Sustainable ways of working
High trust and high accountability work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

TypeScriptNode.jsNext.jstRPCPrismaReactPostgresPythonCI/CDDevOps

Soft Skills

communicationmentoringclient relationship management