Software Development Manager

Softmax Data Inc.; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Vancouver is seeking a Manager to lead their engineering team in developing innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and a passion for fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include managing team performance, ensuring project delivery, and providing technical guidance. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including work-from-home options and employee stock options.

Benefits

Work-from-home option

Life insurance with medical coverage

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Option Plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software development, 2+ years in leadership.
• Hands-on programming experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering team workload and performance.
• Drive team engagement and implement agile processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Rails

React

Job description

Softmax Data Inc. is headquartered in Vancouver's downtown core. We are a boutique consultancy specializing in developing proprietary software for machine learning, data pipeline, and data analytics. Our client portfolio includes industry leaders such as Clio, MoxiWorks, and DomainTools.

We are seeking a leader with a strong technical background to support our Vancouver-based engineering team working on a new product offering (initial release this summer). This role requires the abilities to drive technical excellence, manage workloads, ensure productivity, and foster a collaborative and innovative environment. The Manager works closely with cross-region and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the workload and performance of the engineering team.
• Run daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to unblock engineers as needed.
• Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of projects and features.
• Provide hands on support in feature delivery, bug fixes, and critical development tasks when necessary.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering leaders to align priorities and ensure successful execution.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Drive team engagement, performance reviews, and professional development of team members.
• Implement and improve engineering best practices and agile processes.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and innovation within engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development, preferably including 2+ years in a leadership / management role of a team of distributed engineers.
• Technical background with hands-on programming experience and a degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience working with Rails and React
• Ability to provide technical guidance and hands-on support when needed.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with global stakeholders.
• Experience in the real estate tech or related industries is a plus.
• Experience in facilitating technical design and planning workshops.
• Familiarity with creating, documenting, and maintaining requirements in tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Strong collaboration skills with Product Managers and technical teams
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

We offer a competitive salary (150-180K CAD) and a full list of benefits, including :

• Work-from-home option
• Life insurance with medical coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Option Plan for all permanent employees