About the job
Join Our Dynamic Team
At Spare, we are redefining transportation through our core product, Demand Response, which serves over 150 clients globally. Our mission is to empower paratransit and microtransit solutions, enabling cities to efficiently transport individuals relying on these essential services for work, healthcare, and everyday activities.
Recent innovations from our team include Spare Radio, a live driver communication tool tested in Los Angeles; Dispatcher AI and Booking Intelligence, leveraging AI for enhanced dispatch decisions; Cross Fleet Optimization, which streamlines trips across various vehicle fleets; and Fare Rules V2, a comprehensive overhaul of fare configuration processes. As a Team Lead, you will guide a talented group of five developers tackling technically demanding and impactful projects.
Role Overview
In this evolving landscape of software development, today's developers engage directly with customers, contribute to design choices, and take ownership of projects from inception to delivery. AI advancements have significantly broadened the capabilities of individual developers, and the best teams thrive by embracing this change.
As the Development Team Lead, you'll oversee a group of skilled, cross-functional developers. You will be responsible for the technical direction of the product, including architecture, reliability, and system health, while ensuring accountability for your team’s deliverables. Collaborating closely with the Product Manager and Designer, you'll foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. This position entails a balanced focus on both leadership and hands-on technical contributions.
Please note: This is a hybrid role, requiring three days per week at our downtown Vancouver office (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday).

