Director, Software Engineering

Broadridge Financial Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a seasoned Director of Software Engineering to lead dynamic application development teams. This pivotal role involves managing local and offshore teams to ensure high-quality solutions for a book of record platform. The successful candidate will drive SDLC improvements, enhance automation, and facilitate cross-functional coordination, all while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking company committed to employee growth and flexible work arrangements, where your leadership will directly impact the success of innovative technology solutions.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

Access to Online Courses

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in wealth management and 5+ years leading tech teams.
• Proven experience managing offshore development and QA teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee application development teams for a book of record platform.
• Coordinate deliverables and workflows among product, development, and testing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Change Management

SDLC Models (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Mainframe Applications

Job description

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Director, Software Engineering

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At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

The Opportunity
We are looking for a seasoned Director Software Engineering to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in managing the application development team for our book of record platform within the SIS division. Reporting directly to the VP Technology Solutions, you will integrate both local and offshore teams to deliver high-quality solutions that drive our business forward. You will coordinate improvements in workflows across product, development, and testing teams, ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met. This position requires a strong understanding of integrating offshore development efforts and introducing best practices into the application development and deployment process.

Responsibilities

• Manage Development Teams: Lead and oversee an application development team for a book of record platform, ensuring seamless collaboration between local and offshore teams.
• Lead SDLC Improvements: Drive SIS Stability Remediation plans, improving the quality of SIS deliveries to clients. Champion automation initiatives to reduce manual effort across the delivery lifecycle, with an initial focus on testing.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the central point of contact to coordinate deliverables and workflows among product management, development, and testing teams.
• Offshore Integration: Effectively manage and integrate offshore development activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain strong organizational and communication practices to ensure stakeholders are well-informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
• Operational Excellence: Work closely with the VP Technology Solutions to drive efficiency, manage expectations, and assure the highest standards in our technology solutions.
• Cost Projection & Pricing Models: Understand Broadridge pricing models to accurately project costs and contribute to budget planning.
• Travel Flexibility: Be prepared for occasional travel (up to 10%) to support team collaboration and project delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7 years’ experience in the wealth management industry, and 5+ years’ leading technology teams.
• Proven experience managing offshore development & QA teams is preferred.
• Ability to navigate both strategic and day to day operational responsibilities.
• Change management experience, leading quality improvements projects for the organization.
• Experience with multiple SDLC models including Waterfall, Agile & Hybrid.
• Experience working with mainframe applications is an asset.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Background Check Process

Broadridge requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

• Employment verification
• Education verification
• Credit inquiry
• Canadian criminal record check

Workplace Flexibility

We are committed to supporting flexible work arrangements, investing in technology or other resources to enable you to work from home effectively, wherever possible. At this time this is a hybrid role, and therefore you should have a basic home office set up, high-speed internet, and the ability to work without distractions during core business hours.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Broadridge is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace ensuring that equal employment opportunities are provided to all individuals, regardless of race, colour, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, age, disability, religious affiliation, or national origin or citizenship. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify our recruitment team.

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About Us

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), is a global Fintech leader, delivering technology-driven solutions that drive digital transformation for banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and public companies. At Broadridge, we are committed to making a difference. Our unique culture is guided by the Service-Profit Chain—the idea that success is mutual, directly connecting employee engagement, client satisfaction, and the creation of stockholder value. We enable better financial lives by providing the critical infrastructure that powers investing, corporate governance and communications. A certified Great Place to Work, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500 Index, employing over 14,000 associates in 21 countries.

Broadridge is committed to creating an engaging workplace for the most talented associates in our industry. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and healthy environment that promotes flexibility and accountability. As a leading provider of technology, communications, and data and analytics solutions to businesses around the world, it is critical that we understand, embrace, and operate in a multicultural environment. Every associate has unique strengths, which, when fully appreciated and embraced, allow individuals to perform at their best, leading to our success.

We believe that our associates are our most important asset. Encouraging professional development opportunities is a core part of our culture. Broadridge provides educational opportunities, including formal classes, training programs and events. To enable learning in our hybrid working model, Broadridge has redesigned all development programs for 100% virtual delivery. Our associates have access to 8,500+ online courses covering business, leadership, technical, and function-specific topics through our LinkedIn Learning program.