Technical Project Lead โ Web Development
dNovo Group is a Toronto-based Digital Marketing Agency providing web design and digital marketing services to clients across Canada.
We are looking for a senior Technical Project Lead โ Web Development to oversee backend website execution, lead developers, and manage project delivery across client accounts. This is a hybrid leadership role combining technical expertise and project management responsibilities.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for leading backend web development, resolving technical issues, managing project workflows, and ensuring high-quality delivery.
You will work directly with clients and internal team members, acting as both technical authority and project lead.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership
- Lead backend web development efforts
- Lead and mentor web developers
- Review and QA technical tasks
- Ensure high standards in implementation
- Resolve complex website and server-related issues
Project & Client Management
- Assign, track, and manage tasks in Trello
- Coordinate timelines and priorities
- Communicate directly with clients via video, phone, chat, and email
- Provide clear updates and technical explanations
Technical Scope Includes
- Website glitches (broken elements, unresponsive site, unsecured site, permalink issues, contact form delivery problems)
- Hosting configurations
- SSL and domain setup
- DNS setup for websites and email
- Troubleshooting email issues
- SMTP setup for contact forms
- Google Analytics & Google Search Console setup and tracking fixes
- Basic API configurations
- Basic on-page SEO implementation
Requirements
- Strong backend web development experience
- Experience leading projects in an agency environment
- Solid knowledge of hosting, DNS, SSL, and email systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Fluent English and strong client communication
- Available full-time during EST hours
- Reliable, accountable, and detail-oriented
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Supportive and collaborative team
- Professional training and growth opportunities
- Long-term career opportunity
Required skills experience
| Backend Development | 3 years |
| WordPress | 3 years |
| PHP | 3 years |
| MySQL | 2 years |
| HTML/CSS | 2 years |
| JavaScript | 2 years |
Required languages
| English | B2 - Upper Intermediate |