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Senior Lead Software Engineer

ParkCo

ParkCo

Software Engineering · Full-time
Kitchener, ON, Canada · Remote
Posted on Jul 16, 2025

Welcome to ParkCo

At ParkCo, we’re transforming the future of parking through smart, intuitive technology.

Founded by seasoned real estate professionals who deeply understand the complexities faced by today’s landlords and property managers, ParkCo was born out of a real need — to streamline operations, unlock hidden value, and simplify parking management for commercial and residential real estate.

Our mission is simple but bold: liberate the hidden abundance waiting in parking facilities across the globe.

We’re proud to work with some of the most sophisticated clients in the world, including Google, Rogers, and Impark—organizations that demand innovation, reliability, and scale. That same expectation shapes everything we build.

With our platform, we empower real estate professionals to work smarter—not harder—by delivering digital solutions that replace outdated hardware and optimize space like never before. Whether it’s enhancing access control, enabling seamless visitor payments, or delivering real-time occupancy analytics, we’re reimagining the way parking works.

Our technology includes:

• Digital Access Control for secure and configurable entry management

• Self-serve Pass Management via mobile and web

• Flexible Visitor Payments using QR, kiosks, or gated systems

• Robust Validation Tools to meet diverse tenant needs

• EV Charging Station Integration with full app and backend support

• Advanced Booking Systems for tenants and visitors

• Data-Driven Analytics on usage, occupancy, and redevelopment potential

• Real-Time Wayfinding using LED signage and app guidance

At ParkCo, you’ll be helping redefine an entire industry.

Want to learn more about ParkCo? Visit https://parkco.com or watch this video: ParkCo.8 Queen Street North Kitchener ON N2H 2G8 | info@parkco.com

Position Overview:

ParkCo is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the development of our next-generation software solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping our CI/CD pipeline strategy, optimizing AWS DevOps practices, and guiding our development team toward delivering high-performance, scalable applications. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in AWS DevOps, Node.js, and RESTful APIs, and will thrive in a collaborative environment where technical leadership, innovation, and mentorship are key.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the development team, ensuring

consistent code quality and adherence to best practices.

• Architect, develop, and deploy scalable backend software solutions aligned with business objectives.

• Lead the continuous improvement of the CI/CD pipeline using AWS DevOps tools and practices to enhance deployment efficiency and system performance.

• Conduct regular code reviews, enforce development standards, and oversee database maintenance to ensure system integrity and stability.

• Facilitate and lead daily Scrum meetings and weekly sprint reviews, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams and timely delivery of milestones.

• Drive collaborative ideation sessions with product managers and team leads to define, refine, and optimize software logic and architecture.

• Champion security best practices, including routine audits and refactoring, to maintain modern and secure applications.

• Identify and implement operational improvements, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Key Qualifications and Leadership Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering or a related discipline, demonstrating a strong foundational knowledge in software development principles.

• Proven expertise in Node.js with a comprehensive understanding of Microservices Architecture, enabling effective design and scaling of distributed systems.

• Hands-on experience with AWS DevOps and cloud services, including S3, ECS, Amazon Forecast, and CloudWatch, with the ability to lead cloud infrastructure optimization and deployment strategies.

• Broad proficiency in multiple programming languages, with a strong emphasis on Node.js and modern JavaScript frameworks, ensuring versatile and innovative development leadership.8 Queen Street North Kitchener ON N2H 2G8 | info@parkco.com

• Deep knowledge of React Native for mobile application development, driving cross- platform solutions and mobile strategy.

• Practical experience in front-end development using Vue.js, fostering seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.

• Skilled in managing and optimizing databases, particularly MongoDB and Amazon RDS, to support robust and scalable data storage solutions.

Why ParkCo:

• Flexible Work, Built on Trust: Enjoy the freedom to choose a hybrid work model that suits your lifestyle. Whether you're most productive at home, in the office, or a mix of both—we support what works best for you.

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and a compensation package that reflects your talent and impact.

• Grow with Us: As a member of a fast growing startup, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of the company. This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to grow alongside the business. You'll work closely with a visionary leadership team and be given the autonomy to make a lasting impact.

ParkCo is an equal opportunity employer.

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