Tech Lead - Markham Ontario

About API: 
​​Accommodations Plus International (API) is the global leader in crew accommodation and travel logistics, powering over 18 million crew room nights each year for 100+ airlines and travel operators worldwide. Our Global reach ensures that airline crews are rested, transported, and connected so global aviation runs on time​. 
 
Position Overview: 
​​We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tech Lead to drive the full lifecycle of application development, lead an agile team, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions on the AWS cloud platform. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership and mentorship abilities to support the growth and success of the team. 

Success in this Role: 

• Strong technical expertise by continuously improving the maintenance, stability, and enhancement of software technology systems
• Motivation for leadership by stepping up to take ownership, guide technical direction, and support team growth
• Effective communication and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with cross‑functional teams to drive alignment and execution

• ​​ Lead the full lifecycle of application development, from design and coding to testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Utilize AWS cloud services to architect and deploy scalable solutions.
• Conduct software analysis, risk assessment, and reliability analysis to ensure robust systems.
• Mentor team members, fostering technical and soft skill development.
• Manage cross-team communications and set priorities to meet project goals.
• Participate in software design discussions, architecture planning, prototyping, and effort estimation.
• Integrate new software solutions with existing client systems.
• Engage with clients for requirements gathering and participate actively in Kanban/scrum ceremonies.
• Support production issues as needed.
• Facilitate functional and system integration testing and oversee deployment processes.

• Minimum 6 years of development experience in modern Java technologies.
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing web-based applications.
• Proven experience in a senior developer or technical lead role within an agile team
• Strong expertise as a full-stack developer, with solid knowledge of design patterns.
• Professional experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Angular, Node.js, and MVC web applications.
• Hands-on experience implementing RESTful web services.
• Proficiency with AWS cloud technologies (EC2, ECS, S3, Aurora, Cognito)
• Strong SQL and AWS RDS skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to prioritize tasks in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience managing client support issues and escalations.
• Solid understanding of Agile, TDD, and BDD methodologies.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog.
• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Opportunity to join a growing company where core components drive key business outcomes
• High ownership and visibility with the ability to leave a meaningful technical impact
• Chance to lead and help shape AI initiatives, including GenAI and LLM tools
• Health, dental, and vision insurance  

• ​Competitive 401(k) matching  

• ​Paid Time Off

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Compensation: 
Good faith annual salary range for this position is ​$120,000​ to $140,000 CAD​ and is commensurate with experience and location. 

Who We Are

API is the global leader for crew accommodation solutions, and we are changing the way businesses manage travel. Our technology platform streamlines the entire crew planning process, making day-to-day operations more efficient and elevating the crew layover experience. API’s proprietary technology, mobile solutions and our experienced team are positioned to offer our clients a complete, end-to-end platform that integrates seamlessly into their process. We are looking for dynamic, creative, and tech savvy individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about hard work, providing impeccable service, technology, and solutions to our clients then API may be a great fit for you!

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time according to business needs.

The performance of additional responsibilities if you are designated as a Data Protection Champion (DPC), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) or Information Assurance Accounting Officer (IAAO).

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

AAP/EEO Statement

Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.