Title: Tech Lead, Software Engineering 1
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Why work with Compass Digital? We are a member of Compass Group North America the leading foodservice and support services company. We create remarkable customer experiences through the innovative design and development of technology products and services. Compass Digital began as an innovation startup and the team has since rapidly grown and now supports technology and innovation across all of North America. Compass Digital is comprised of user experience designers, developers, data scientists, project managers, business analysts, marketers and technology implementation managers, all of whom look at the world from a human perspective to rethink what's possible in the areas of technology innovation and consumer engagement within the foodservice and hospitality industries. Join us.
About the Role
Are you passionate about shaping scalable, resilient software systems while staying hands-on in the code?
We’re looking for a seasoned Technical Lead who thrives at the intersection of strategic thinking and technical execution. In this role, you’ll partnering closely with engineering and product teams to design services that are built for scale, change, and real-world impact. If you believe great in collaboration—not command—and you're excited to elevate teams through mentorship, design leadership, and high-quality code, we’d love to hear from you.
We are Compass Digital—the digital and technology arm of Compass Group North America. We build and scale digital products and technologies to exceed the expectations of our guests and clients. Backed by research, we create remarkable user experiences with increased choice and convenience. We offer end-to-end solutions, simultaneously boosting sales and guest satisfaction.
Compass Digital was developed from within Compass Group, focusing on driving transformation and innovation in the hospitality spaces across Business & Industry, Education, and Healthcare. We power digital in the hospitality experience, ensuring that each touchpoint is optimized for guest satisfaction while leveraging data to achieve additional outcomes.
We are fully integrated into Compass Group, proudly serving its’ various clients through scalable, cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
Position Details:
- Position Title: Team Lead, Software Engineering
- Salary: 130,000.00 - 160,000.00
- Perks: 4 Weeks Vacation, Bonus Eligibility, RRSP Match and more!
- Hybrid: 3 Days in Office
- Location: Toronto - 72 Fraser Avenue, Toronto ON
- Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
In accordance with provincial legislation and our commitment to transparent hiring practices, the compensation range for this position is provided. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Canadian work experience is not required. Please note that artificial intelligence tools are utilized in the applicant screening process.
Job Summary
What You Bring to the Table
- You’re opinionated abut flexible in your approach—context always trumps dogma.
- You have hands-on experience improving, crafting, articulating, and coding iterative improvements to existing systems.
- You work smart—leveraging the latest tools to their full potential and extending them where they add true value and efficiency.
- You lead by example in the codebase—writing production-quality code, conducting thorough code reviews, and setting a high bar for craftsmanship.
- You’re passionate about mentoring engineers, helping them grow through feedback, pairing, and shared ownership of solutions.
- You value simplicity, readability, and maintainability over unnecessary complexity.
- You know how to align technical decisions with product outcomes, delivery timelines, and team capacity.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Partnering with Engineering and Product leads to design services that are robust, decoupled, and ready for change.
- Acting as a Technical Lead within the product team—guiding design discussions, reviewing code, and ensuring engineering best practices are upheld.
- Contributing directly to the codebase—building critical features, tackling complex problems, and modeling strong engineering discipline.
- Mentoring engineers through regular feedback, code reviews, and technical coaching—raising the bar across the team.
- Driving consistency in patterns, testing strategies, and development workflows within the team.
- Supporting delivery by breaking down complex initiatives, identifying risks early, and helping the team execute with clarity and focus.
Your Background Includes
- 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in an Technical Lead or Senior Engineer role.
- Deep hands-on experience designing APIs, integrating systems, and building for scale in cloud-native environments.
- A track record of driving architectural decisions across multiple services and squads.
- Proficiency in system decomposition, event-driven design, and modern development practices like CI/CD, containerization, and observability.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience That’s a Plus
- Hands-on experience with NestJS, TypeScript, Postgres, DynamoDB, AWS, and EventBridge.
- Familiarity with multi-tenant systems or product-as-a-service patterns.
- Exposure to hospitality, foodservice, or commerce-related platforms.
- Experience contributing to Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), RFCs, or design standards across teams.
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.
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