Software Development Team Lead – Digital Experience

Okanagan College

Software Development Team Lead at Okanagan College responsible for guiding development teams in software solutions. Leading AI integration and technical direction for institutional software systems.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeKelowna • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$81,724 - CA$119,862 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the full software delivery lifecycle, including architecture, development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support, and serve as the technical authority for applications, APIs, and systems.
Set and maintain development standards, coding practices, and architectural patterns that keep the codebase clean, maintainable, and scalable.
Oversee and approve changes to production environments, including applications, integrations, configurations, and platform updates.
Drive proof-of-concept initiatives and rapid prototyping to validate new approaches and advance the team's technical capabilities.
Build software that integrates AI and automation capabilities, including generative AI, APIs, and intelligent workflows, where they meaningfully improve the product.
Evaluate AI tools, frameworks, and services for practical fit and implement them as part of modern software solutions, not as standalone initiatives.
Ensure AI-integrated features are well-engineered, tested, and maintainable, held to the same standards as any other part of the codebase.
Identify and build automation solutions that reduce manual effort, streamline institutional workflows, and improve service delivery.
Maintain and optimize live systems through performance tuning, reliability improvements, and proactive monitoring, and leads incident response when issues arise.
Ensure software initiatives connect directly to Okanagan College's digital strategy, advancing priorities around learner experience, operational efficiency, and innovation.
Collaborate with Senior Product Coordinators and Digital Experience leadership to keep technical delivery and strategic direction in sync.
Surface technical constraints, opportunities, and capability gaps that inform product and strategy decisions.
Partner with Senior Product Coordinators to translate product vision and user needs into well-engineered, high-impact solutions, with usability and accessibility considered from the start.
Champions software solutions that make a tangible difference in how students learn, how staff work, and how the institution delivers services.
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of developers by setting technical direction, reviewing work, and building a strong, collaborative team culture.
Coordinate delivery across internal developers, contractors, and technical contributors to keep work aligned and moving.
Promote a culture of continuous learning, quality craftsmanship, and pragmatic innovation within the team.
Elevate development capability across the team and institution through documentation, code reviews, and hands-on technical guidance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A four-year degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline plus a minimum of 6 years of progressive, hands-on experience in software development, systems integration, cloud platforms, or enterprise architecture. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated senior-level experience designing, building, and supporting software systems in production environments including applications, APIs, integrations, and automation platforms.
Proven experience leading or coordinating technical teams setting direction, reviewing work, mentoring developers, and driving delivery in a collaborative environment.
Strong command of modern software development practices, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), DevOps, CI/CD, and contemporary architecture patterns.
Practical experience integrating AI capabilities such as generative AI, large language models, or AI orchestration frameworks into software products as a developer and technical lead.
A track record of translating product requirements and user needs into practical, well-engineered solutions ideally in a post-secondary, public sector, or similarly complex institutional environment (strongly preferred).
Strong communication skills that bridge technical and non-technical audiences, with the ability to align teams around shared technical direction.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Lead the full software delivery lifecycle, including architecture, development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support, and serve as the technical authority for applications, APIs, and systems.
Set and maintain development standards, coding practices, and architectural patterns that keep the codebase clean, maintainable, and scalable.
Oversee and approve changes to production environments, including applications, integrations, configurations, and platform updates.
Drive proof-of-concept initiatives and rapid prototyping to validate new approaches and advance the team's technical capabilities.
Build software that integrates AI and automation capabilities, including generative AI, APIs, and intelligent workflows, where they meaningfully improve the product.
Evaluate AI tools, frameworks, and services for practical fit and implement them as part of modern software solutions, not as standalone initiatives.
Ensure AI-integrated features are well-engineered, tested, and maintainable, held to the same standards as any other part of the codebase.
Identify and build automation solutions that reduce manual effort, streamline institutional workflows, and improve service delivery.
Maintain and optimize live systems through performance tuning, reliability improvements, and proactive monitoring, and leads incident response when issues arise.
Ensure software initiatives connect directly to Okanagan College's digital strategy, advancing priorities around learner experience, operational efficiency, and innovation.
Collaborate with Senior Product Coordinators and Digital Experience leadership to keep technical delivery and strategic direction in sync.
Surface technical constraints, opportunities, and capability gaps that inform product and strategy decisions.
Partner with Senior Product Coordinators to translate product vision and user needs into well-engineered, high-impact solutions, with usability and accessibility considered from the start.
Champions software solutions that make a tangible difference in how students learn, how staff work, and how the institution delivers services.
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of developers by setting technical direction, reviewing work, and building a strong, collaborative team culture.
Coordinate delivery across internal developers, contractors, and technical contributors to keep work aligned and moving.
Promote a culture of continuous learning, quality craftsmanship, and pragmatic innovation within the team.
Elevate development capability across the team and institution through documentation, code reviews, and hands-on technical guidance. 🎯 Requirements
A four-year degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline plus a minimum of 6 years of progressive, hands-on experience in software development, systems integration, cloud platforms, or enterprise architecture. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated senior-level experience designing, building, and supporting software systems in production environments including applications, APIs, integrations, and automation platforms.
Proven experience leading or coordinating technical teams setting direction, reviewing work, mentoring developers, and driving delivery in a collaborative environment.
Strong command of modern software development practices, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), DevOps, CI/CD, and contemporary architecture patterns.
Practical experience integrating AI capabilities such as generative AI, large language models, or AI orchestration frameworks into software products as a developer and technical lead.
A track record of translating product requirements and user needs into practical, well-engineered solutions ideally in a post-secondary, public sector, or similarly complex institutional environment (strongly preferred).
Strong communication skills that bridge technical and non-technical audiences, with the ability to align teams around shared technical direction. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Is Remote Rocketship legit? Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course OpenClaw job finder Find jobs using your resume Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs