Associate Director, Software Engineering

MCAP; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director of Software Engineering to lead a talented team in developing innovative software solutions. This role involves strategic planning, operational management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance application performance and security. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, team leadership, and a strong background in CI/CD practices. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive significant impact and contribute to the success of one of Canada's largest independent mortgage finance companies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in software engineering and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and secure coding practices.
• Experience with web-based applications and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage software engineering resources and teams.
• Collaborate on application strategy and technical solutions.
• Ensure operational excellence and system maintenance.

Skills

Software Engineering

Leadership

CI/CD

Web Development

Microservices

Authentication Principles

Secure Coding

Agile Methodology

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

Tools

.NET/.NET Core/ASP.NET/MVC

Azure DevOps

JavaScript/Typescript

Node.js/Express

MS SQL Server

MongoDB

RabbitMQ

Docker

jMeter

Postman

Job description

Associate Director of Software Engineering

MCAP at a Glance

Joining MCAP means you will be a part of our diverse workforce of highly talented individuals who are recognized for their expertise and success! At MCAP, your professional expertise, commitment to teamwork and passion for service excellence are recognized and rewarded with competitive total rewards offering, a career with continuous learning and development (formal & informal training), and exciting opportunities in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

The Role

This position is responsible for the design, execution, assessment, security, and troubleshooting of software programs and applications. This includes configuring, coding, developing, and documenting software specifications throughout the project life cycle. In addition, the Software Engineering stream provides day-to-day operations and production support, including off-hours problem resolution of supported applications.

The Associate Director Software Engineering is also responsible for development and management of Software Engineering resources and teams.

Strategy and Planning

• Collaborate with Architecture Team on development of overall application strategy, standards, capability needs, and lifecycle management
• Evaluates priorities, design goals, risks, options, and compromises and recommends most suitable approach.
• Familiar with architectural patterns that contribute to the production of secure, reliable, manageable, and high-performance solutions.
• Perform architectural modelling to assist in determining solution efficacy.
• Performs estimating, prioritizing, planning and coordinating of work to reliably and consistently deliver according to plan.

Acquisition and Deployment

• Direct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
• Performs detailed technical design of proposed solutions.
• Evaluates relevant risks and determines mitigation strategies.
• Identify requirements and manage the procurement process and vendor selection for new technologies.

Operational Management

• Develop and review software programs, code, and unit tests for new and existing applications and systems, ensuring functional and non-functional requirements are met.
• Develop, and maintain supporting documentation as required.
• Gather statistics and prepare and write reports on the status of the programming process for discussion with management and/or team members.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades for optimal performance of company workstations.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis in support of incident and problem management. Recommended options to address identified issues.
• Participates in development, implementation, and maintenance of plans to ensure continuation of critical operations in the event of a disaster or interruption.
• Provides ongoing system maintenance and monitoring to ensure adherence to SLAs.

What You Bring To The Team

• 10+ years relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in complex system design, leadership and management of technical teams
• Experience in automated software engineering concepts including CI/CD and related process used to streamline cycle time and improve product quality.
• Development web-based applications and API services.
• Experience in micro services and distributed system architectures.
• Experience in AAA (authentication, authorization, access control) principles and the use of OpenID Connect, SAML, OAuth and related technologies.
• Architectural practices with specific emphasis on modelling and design
• Functional, unit, and shift-left testing principles and methodologies.
• Secure coding, design and related practices used to reduce the risk of unauthorized access and information disclosure.
• Minimum knowledge of cloud native development practices and design patterns using private or public cloud providers required
• Basic understanding of cloud patterns and infrastructure management using private or public cloud providers required
• Proven track record - delivering results and committed to operational and service excellence
• Experienced change agent – able to identify and implement process improvements
• Strategic - Ability to turn strategy into practical solutions
• Strong leadership skills – ability to lead change and effectively manage a small technical group
• Teamwork/Relationship Management - ability to work effectively in teams and coach others
• Superior communication skills – be confident, transparent, and concise. Ensure effective, timely and consistent communication of key issues and updates
• Strong business acumen with exceptional analytical skills
• Ability to liaise with senior members of the organization and other external stakeholders
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple work streams concurrently
• Strong competency in Agile methodology to drive collaborative and adaptive solution delivery in a fast-paced IT environment
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Good judgment— ability to determine which issues to escalate
• Executive presence - Ability to interact with senior leaders the organization and proactively follow up on activities
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or equivalent experience.
  (Legacy) Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Technical Skills Required

• .NET/.NET Core/ASP.NET/MVC
• Azure DevOps
• JavaScript/Typescript
• Node.js/Express
• MS SQL Server
• NoSQL (MongoDB)
• Message Brokers (RabbitMQ)
• Docker
• Testing frameworks (jMeter, xUnit, Selenium)
• Postman

If this sounds like you and you are looking to be a part of one of Canada’s largest independent mortgage finance companies, then we want to hear from you!

Be A Part Of Something Great

MCAP is Canada’s largest independent Mortgage Finance company with over $150 billion in assets under management providing mortgage solutions for residential and commercial properties. For over 35 years, MCAP originates, trades, securitizes and services mortgages in offices across Canada. MCAP originates residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel as we believe that a professional mortgage broker is a consumer's best option and MCAP actively promotes the services of mortgage brokers across the country. MCAP is also a leader in the Canadian residential construction lending market with over 25 years in the business. Our teams of dedicated professionals serve a variety of developer, construction and lender clients across Canada.

Position #: req2029

Employment Status: Permanent Full Time

Location:Waterloo; Ontario

Number Of Openings:1

Department: Corporate Services

Internal Job Title:Associate Director of Software Engineering

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the position. It is not designated to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

MCAP provides equal opportunities for all applicants and is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.