The Team Lead – Engineering will be responsible for ensuring technical excellence while leading and mentoring the development team. This is a player-coach role involving both hands-on development and technical leadership. The position will oversee system architecture, establish engineering standards, and guide the team in building scalable ERP systems, case management platforms, and AI-powered legal technology solutions. The role also ensures adoption of modern engineering practices and AI-driven product development aligned with organizational goals.

• Lead system architecture, technical design, and technology selection across all products.

• Establish and enforce coding standards, code review processes, and engineering best practices.

• Write production-quality code for complex features and core system components.

• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to improve team performance and code quality.

• Lead architectural reviews and ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability.

• Evaluate and integrate AI technologies including LLMs, embeddings, and machine learning capabilities.

• Debug complex technical issues and ensure system reliability and performance.

• Build and maintain APIs, backend services, and AI-powered integrations.

• Track technical progress and ensure alignment with product and organizational priorities.

Experience

• 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a Technical Lead or Senior Developer role.

• Proven experience leading and mentoring development teams.

• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering scalable production systems.

• Experience establishing engineering standards, architecture, and development processes.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python (FastAPI, Django, or similar frameworks).

• Working knowledge of PHP/Laravel.

• Experience with React and modern JavaScript frameworks.

• Strong understanding of clean architecture, SOLID principles, and design patterns.

• Experience with database design and optimization (PostgreSQL, MySQL).

• Experience designing APIs (REST, GraphQL) and integrating distributed systems.

• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

AI and Emerging Technology Skills (Essential)

• Experience integrating LLM APIs such as OpenAI or similar platforms.

• Understanding of RAG architectures, embeddings, and vector databases.

• Ability to evaluate and implement AI solutions in production systems.

• Strong interest in AI-driven product development and innovation.

Additional / Preferred Skills

• Experience with ERP systems, legal tech, or case management platforms.

• Knowledge of data engineering, ETL pipelines, or business intelligence systems.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience working in non-profit, social impact, or mission-driven organizations.

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of developers, supporting their technical and professional growth.

• Balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities to ensure delivery and quality.

• Collaborate with Product Management on sprint planning, estimation, and technical roadmap.

• Drive engineering strategy, architecture decisions, and technical innovation.

• Establish scalable development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps best practices.

• Evaluate build vs. buy decisions and recommend appropriate tools, frameworks, and platforms.

• Ensure adoption of AI-first development practices and integration into core products.

• Remove technical blockers and maintain team productivity and delivery timelines.

• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

EEO & Non-Discrimination Statement:

Integrated into our shared values is LAS’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of sex, age, race, colour, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics or conduct protected by law. LAS is committed to being an inclusive organization where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at LAS has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a diverse environment.

Safeguarding & PSEA Commitment

Legal Aid Society (LAS) is committed to the prevention and protection from all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). LAS explicitly prohibits its staff, associates, partners, consultants, or any other representatives associated with the delivery of its work from:

• Engaging in any form of sexual exploitation or abuse;
• Sexual activity with children (persons below the age of 18) irrespective of a mistaken belief of the age of the child which shall not amount to a defense;
• Exchange of money, employment, goods or services for sex, including sexual favors or other forms of humiliating, degrading or exploitative behavior, is prohibited. This includes any exchange of assistance that is due to beneficiaries of assistance;
• Sexual relationships between LAS staff and beneficiaries of assistance, since they are based on inherently unequal power dynamics, undermine the credibility and integrity of the work of LAS and are strongly discouraged.

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