Software Engineer – Team Lead

Draganfly Innovations Inc.

Canada
$100,000-115,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

27 days ago

About Draganfly:Draganfly Inc. (the “Company”) has been a recognized technology leader within the commercial UAV space for over two decades. We helped establish the commercial market & adoption of multi-rotor helicopters for public safety, agriculture, aerial imaging, & more. As a leader who helped shape the industry, Draganfly’s focus is on the sale of drone products and services, contract engineering & custom integration product development, and health monitoring products and services.About The Role:Draganfly Innovations is seeking a talented and forward‑thinking Software Engineer – Team Lead to help shape the future of our cloud‑connected drone ecosystem. This role goes far beyond writing code — it’s about guiding a high‑performing engineering team, driving architectural direction, and building scalable, modern software that powers mission‑critical products around the world.As a technical leader, you’ll be at the center of our innovation engine. You’ll collaborate with product managers, designers, systems engineers, and operations teams to deliver cloud‑integrated experiences, real‑time data pipelines, and intuitive web interfaces used across our platform. Your work will directly influence the user experience, reliability, and performance of the technologies that define Draganfly’s next generation of UAV solutions.You’ll lead the end‑to‑end software development lifecycle: architecting full‑stack systems, mentoring developers, improving engineering processes, and ensuring that our platforms meet the highest standards for quality and scalability. If you thrive in a fast‑moving environment, love solving complex technical challenges, and enjoy elevating the capabilities of a team, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable web applications and cloud‑based systems.
Architect full‑stack solutions using modern frameworks and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Guide engineers in writing clean, maintainable, well‑documented code that adheres to best practices.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, coaching, and code reviews.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (product, design, DevOps) to plan and deliver features.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with a focus on performance and reliability.
Monitor application performance and drive continuous improvements in system efficiency.
Ensure comprehensive documentation of architectures, APIs, workflows, and processes.
Drive adoption of CI/CD, automated testing, cloud‑native patterns, and DevOps principles.
Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand‑ups, and retrospectives.
Support the Director of Software Engineering in shaping the technical roadmap.
Design and implement systems related to real‑time video streaming and cloud‑based data pipelines.
Perform other related duties as required.

Who are you really?

You’re a builder at heart—someone who loves architecting elegant solutions and guiding others to do the same.
You thrive in modern web and cloud technologies and enjoy solving complex distributed‑system challenges.
You’re a natural leader who elevates team performance through mentorship, clarity, and technical vision.
You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across product, design, and infrastructure teams.
You’re passionate about scalable systems, clean code, and engineering excellence.
You’re proactive, curious, and always looking for ways to improve tools, processes, and team effectiveness.
You’re excited by the opportunity to influence the future of Draganfly’s platforms and technology stack.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent field.
5+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on web applications.
2+ years in a technical leadership or team‑lead role.
Strong proficiency in languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or similar.
Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) and backend frameworks (Node.js, Django, Spring Boot).
Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud‑native architectures.
Experience designing RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes (asset), and DevOps practices.
Experience working with SQL/NoSQL databases and caching systems.
Strong problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Have:

Experience with serverless architectures, event‑driven systems, Terraform/CloudFormation, observability tools, security best practices, mobile apps or PWAs, and Atlassian tools.

Compensation package:

Competitive salary: $100,000 – $115,000
Equity / Stock Options: Participation in the company’s stock option plan for long‑term growth alignment.
Comprehensive medical and dental benefits, including a Health Spending Account (HSA).
Matching RRSP program to support long‑term financial wellbeing.
Generous time‑off program, including vacation, wellness days, and the full week off between Christmas and New Year’s.
Professional development support to advance your technical skills and certifications.

Why Join Us:At Draganfly Innovations, you’ll join a collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement. We’re in an exciting growth phase, scaling our technologies, product lines, and teams as we continue to shape the future of UAV innovation. Joining us now means becoming part of a company with deep roots in the industry - and bold ambitions for what comes next.You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work on diverse and cutting‑edge projects, and grow your skills alongside passionate experts. We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Here, you won’t just join a company - you’ll help build what comes next.As part of our hiring process, all candidates must successfully complete reference checks and a criminal background check.

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