Software Development Team Lead - Operations Systems

Operations Systems – Software Development Team Lead (Montreal/Ottawa)

Help us build the data pipelines that bring satellite emissions data to life. 

At GHGSat, we use satellites and advanced sensors to detect greenhouse gas emissions with unprecedented precision. But all that data needs to be processed — and that's where the Operations Systems (OpSys) team comes in. From our processing pipelines to our databases and APIs, this team makes sure our data is processed, catalogued, and made available to all our stakeholders. 

We’re looking for a hands-on lead to support a group of developers working across the stack, collaborate closely with numerous teams, and help set the tone in building robust and scalable solutions. 

If you’ve led teams before — or are ready for that next step—and care about both the how and the who of building software, we’d love to talk. If you’re someone who’s been historically underrepresented in tech leadership roles, we especially encourage you to reach out. We believe that diverse leadership isn’t just good for culture — it’s essential for building great software.  

What you’ll do:

• Support a team of developers working on our data processing pipelines, databases, and internal APIs 

• Create space for autonomy, ownership, and learning—whether through mentorship, pairing, or setting healthy team rituals 

• Stay close to the work: helping with design decisions, and allowing for the right technical solutions 

• Collaborate with product, science, and platform teams to make sure what we’re building is grounded, clear, and well-scoped 

• Champion engineering practices that balance speed and stability — testing, documentation, observability, etc. 

• Help shape a long-term vision for how we build and deliver software in this part of the stack  

• Support your team’s growth - both in their work and in their careers. Help people take on more, find their next level, and feel good about where they’re headed. 

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a formal leadership role, such as serving as a Team Lead or managing direct reports, with demonstrated responsibility for guiding, mentoring, and overseeing the work of others. 

• 5+ years of experience as a software developer, including production work in Python and AWS. 

• Comfortable across the stack and able to reason about systems, not just components 

• Strong communicator, especially in written form—our team spans time zones and disciplines 

• Thoughtful about how teams work, not just what they build 

Bonus points for:

• Experience with cloud-based software, APIs, data pipelines, and databases 

• Comfort working with scientific or geospatial data 

• Passion for developer experience, inclusive leadership, and systems thinking 

• French/English bilingualism (many of us are, but not required) 

• Competitive salary + stock options for all full-time employees 
• Health/Dental benefits 
• Paid Time Off + floating statutory holidays 
• Flexible work environment 

GHGSat offers a creative and highly motivating work environment. We offer competitive salaries, health and social benefits including flex-time and continuing development. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. GHGSat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, , age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter.