Technical Lead, Software Development

BC-99, Richmond, BC, Canada Req #342

Friday, December 13, 2024

Wenco International Mining Systems (www.wencomine.com), a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM), specializes in digital solutions that enhance both safety and sustainability in mining operations. Our integrated suite of technologies - from fleet management to advanced analytics - helps mines improve productivity, operational safety, efficiency and sustainability. Built on open interoperability, our solutions work seamlessly with existing mine systems.

We maintain strategic R&D centers in Australia, Canada, and Chile, driving innovation across diverse mining contexts worldwide. This role is based at our global headquarters in Richmond, BC.

Reporting to the Software Development Manager, the Technical Lead will work within an agile development team to design and maintain critical interfaces between our Fleet Management and Asset Health Management Systems and third-party OEM systems, enabling seamless collection of sensor and event data.

What We Offer

Flexible work arrangements including hybrid schedule and optional 9/80 program
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including extended health care and retirement plans
Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
Collaborative team environment focused on innovation in mining technology

Key Responsibilities

Transform, simplify and streamline existing design, implementation and deployment
Design and implement robust, reliable and resilient software solutions
Lead a cross-functional, agile development team with Product, QA and other technical stakeholders
Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement and technical excellence
Mentor and coach team members
Own technical decisions across all states of the software development process
Collaborate with development teams from across the organization

Qualifications & Skills

A minimum of 8 years' work experience as a software developer with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role
Experience across the entire development lifecycle including design, development, unit and automated testing, deployment, and monitoring
Experience developing cross-platform applications in C++ and/or C#
Experience working on Scrum teams
High levels of curiosity, initiative and ownership
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Nice to Have

Experience with OEM Interfaces development
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts and tools
Knowledge of behavior-driven development
Experience with Python development
Experience with containerization and orchestration management tools such as Kubernetes
Experience delivering products onto cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Experience and/or knowledge of mining or related industries

Education & Eligibility

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/Systems/Electronics/Software Engineering or equivalent
Must be eligible to work in Canada
This role may require some international travel (<10%)

Wenco advances the efficiency and safety of the world’s surface mining equipment through our fleet management systems. We are committed to providing a stable yet exciting work place environment for individual employees to build and grow their career with the Company.

Wenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer

The information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. It is not intended as an employment contract. Job descriptions are subject to change, which may not necessarily affect compensation.
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As our team experiences high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. To be considered, please ensure a resume is attached.

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BC-99, Richmond, BC, Canada