Lead Application Developer - RACE 21

Reporting to the Manager of Software Development, the Lead Application Developer, RACE21™ is responsible for technical leadership of Full-Stack Developers working within RACE21’s cross-functional squads. As both a people leader and a technical contributor on a cross-functional squad, the Lead Full-Stack Developer will collaborate closely with the Manager of Software Development and Solution Architects stewarding digital product development through the entire lifecycle.

The Lead Application Developer is skilled at communication across technical and nontechnical functions and can guide and support squad members in developing this capacity. As a technical contributor, the Lead Application Developer brings a wealth of experience with advanced analytics solutions in a collaborative, agile, cloud-native environment.

The Lead Application Developer is experienced in collaborating on cross-functional teams with UX designers, product owners, scrum masters, data scientists, CloudOps, and data engineers, and can lead guild members in building this ability.

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on development best practices
• Be a senior hands-on contributor and lead by example
• Mentor and coach developers in the RACE21 full-stack developers guild through individual relationships and group skill sharing activities
• Advise and collaborate with the Manager of Software Development on performance management of the team
• Be a technical evangelist, constantly looking for opportunities to advance our productivity and quality across teams by defining and upholding best practices and advocating for new technologies
• Collaborate with operations teams on cloud infrastructure to build visibility on technical requirements and advocate for best practices
• Technical scope commensurate with a senior experience level in Full-Stack Developer competencies

Qualifications:

• Computer Science degree or equivalent education and experience
• Solid understanding of design patterns and application architectures
• Proven experience in one of the major cloud platforms
• Minimum five years of experience with application development in Python and Javascript front-end frameworks
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience as a developer of advanced analytics applications on an agile team
• Solid business and collaboration skills, and responsive to service needs and operational demands
• Passion for developing products powered by advanced analytics
• Demonstrated interest and aptitude for team building, mentorship, and people leadership
• Proven ability in catalyzing change as a technical leader
• Creative and proactive problem-solver who is intrinsically motivated and excited to make an impact with great digital products and emerging technologies
• Believes in culture of transparency and trust, and works best in a fast-paced Agile environment
• Open to learning new ideas and developing new competencies

About Teck

Successful candidates must be fully vaccinated against infection by COVID-19. Candidates who are unable to be vaccinated due to a personal characteristic protected under applicable human rights legislation may request to be exempt from this requirement. We will do our best to accommodate those who are unable to be vaccinated.

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal and zinc, as well as investments in energy assets.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK. 

Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.