Join DataCandy and Lead the Future of Customer-Driven Growth!

At DataCandy, we are redefining how businesses connect with customers through innovative gift card and loyalty solutions. Our products empower merchants to achieve growth momentum. We value putting people first, solving impactful problems, and building a better future.

Your Role: Team Lead, Engineering – Gift & Loyalty

Are you a seasoned developer ready for technical leadership? As a Team Lead at DataCandy, you will combine your expertise as a senior developer with the responsibility of guiding, empowering, and inspiring a high-performing engineering team. You will set the standard for technical excellence while fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Your Focus

Technical Leadership:

• Contribute hands-on through coding, design, and reviews using PHP, Symfony, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Lead architectural design to deliver robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions that balance speed and quality.
• Troubleshoot complex challenges and champion clean coding standards, automated testing (PHPUnit, Cypress), and modern DevOps practices.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap, driving modernization and long-term maintainability.

Team Leadership:

• Guide your team through agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, demos) to ensure alignment and momentum.
• Partner with Product Owners to translate business needs into actionable development tasks.
• Shield the team from distractions, remove blockers, and foster a collaborative environment built on trust and psychological safety.
• Ensure predictable delivery of high-quality, tested code while continuously refining team processes.

Planning & Delivery:

• Break down complex projects into technical tasks with realistic commitments.
• Track progress, provide visibility into risks and timelines, and collaborate with other team leads to improve cross-team initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in practices, processes, and technology adoption.

Performance & Growth:

• Provide timely, constructive feedback and coach team members toward their career goals.
• Identify skill gaps and advocate for training or learning opportunities.
• Lead by example with strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence.

Who You Are (Required Skills & Experience)

• Experienced: 8+ years in software development with deep expertise in PHP, Symfony (or similar), MySQL, and Doctrine ORM.
• Tech-Savvy: Skilled in JavaScript (jQuery, AngularJS, or similar) and testing frameworks like PHPUnit and Cypress.
• Strong Leader: Proven experience mentoring or leading teams, with a passion for developing talent and fostering collaboration.
• Agile Minded: Solid understanding of Scrum or Kanban, with the ability to facilitate ceremonies and keep the team focused.
• Problem-Solver: Analytical, detail-oriented, and always looking for ways to raise the bar.
• Growth-Oriented: Embraces feedback, innovation, and continuous learning—for yourself and your team.

Perks & Benefits

• Compensation tied to market data (Rewards for contribution).
• Flexible Time-off.
• Commitment to career development.
• Work from home (Remote).

About Paystone/DataCandy

Paystone is a leading North American payment and software company redefining how merchants engage their customers and grow their businesses. Our integrated suite includes automated payment processing, customer loyalty, gift card solutions, and reputation marketing, used by brands like Irving Oil, The Source, and Global Pet Foods across over 30,000 locations.

Learn more: paystone.com, datacandy.com, get.nicejob.com

Paystone is an equal opportunity employer.