Director of Software Development | Hybrid

Randstad Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking an experienced Director of Software Development to drive innovative software solutions within their technology division. Ideal candidates must possess strong expertise in software development, quality assurance, and agile methodologies, alongside proven leadership experience. This position offers a competitive salary package and an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment on cutting-edge technology solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Professional development and leadership opportunities

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Exposure to large-scale technology implementations

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development leadership with increasing responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in quality assurance and software architecture.
• Familiarity with DevOps and large-scale software implementations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software development and quality assurance teams to ensure high-quality solutions.
• Lead cloud-first and API-driven architectures and automation initiatives.
• Manage enterprise-level software projects aligning with strategic goals.

Skills

Software architecture

Process automation

Quality assurance

Agile methodologies

DevOps

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Gen AI technologies

Cloud technologies

Automation tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Software Development to lead the Development and Quality Assurance functions within the organization’s technology division. Reporting to the Chief Information & Technology Officer, this role will drive the delivery of innovative, scalable, and efficient software solutions while ensuring best practices in software automation and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, process automation, and solution architecture, with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams in an Agile and DevSecOps environment.

If you feel that this role is interesting, and your profile is a good fit, I'd love to hear from you! The best and fastest way to get a response is to submit your updated resume to [emailprotected] and [emailprotected]

Advantages

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology solutions

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Professional development and leadership opportunities

Exposure to large-scale technology implementations

Responsibilities

Oversee software development and quality assurance teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions.

Lead the design and implementation of cloud-first, API-driven architectures and automation initiatives.

Develop and enforce standardized software development and quality assurance best practices.

Drive the software development lifecycle, ensuring efficient processes from requirements gathering to deployment.

Manage enterprise-level software projects, aligning with strategic business goals.

Support and enhance Agile and DevOps methodologies to improve development velocity.

Ensure seamless integration of Gen AI and automation to optimize business operations.

Track and manage financial aspects of technology projects, ensuring cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Proven experience in software development leadership, with increasing levels of responsibility.

Strong expertise in software architecture, process automation, and quality assurance.

Hands-on experience with Agile, DevOps, and large-scale software solution implementations.

Familiarity with Gen AI, microservices, cloud technologies, and automation tools.

Proficiency in managing cross-functional technical teams and driving transformation initiatives.

Certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, and TOGAF are an asset.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director of Software Development to lead the Development and Quality Assurance functions within the organization’s technology division. Reporting to the Chief Information & Technology Officer, this role will drive the delivery of innovative, scalable, and efficient software solutions while ensuring best practices in software automation and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, process automation, and solution architecture, with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams in an Agile and DevSecOps environment.

If you feel that this role is interesting, and your profile is a good fit, I'd love to hear from you! The best and fastest way to get a response is to submit your updated resume to [emailprotected] and [emailprotected]

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [emailprotected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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