Software Development Manager - $1000 Referral Fee

ROSS; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Software Development Manager with a strong background in C# .NET and a decade of experience in software development. This dynamic role involves leading cross-functional teams, setting performance goals, and ensuring successful project execution. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding leadership skills, a proven track record in releasing successful software products, and the ability to foster an innovative engineering culture. Join a forward-thinking company that values technical collaboration and efficiency, where your contributions will significantly impact the development of cutting-edge technologies in medical diagnostics.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development with hands-on experience.
• Strong design and architectural skills in software development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction for the team.
• Manage multiple projects ensuring timely delivery and quality.

Skills

C# .NET

Software Development

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Roadmap Development

Education

University Degree in STEM

Job description

Our client is a premier brand in medical diagnostics and a global leader in the development of best-in-class technologies that help answer complex scientific challenges to improve our world. They have engaged ROSS to help them recruit a Software Development Manager. They're located in Vaughan and provide an exceptional work environment and very competitive compensation.

You Must Have:

• Progressed through the ranks of Software Engineer to Manager. You must have been hands-on software engineer in the past - a strong technical background.
• Must have experience in C# .NET environment.
• Possesses a university degree in STEM software/computers/technology/engineering/math area.
• 10+ years in the software development industry, including hands-on software development skills.
• Strong design and architectural skills in software development.
• Possesses outstanding leadership/people management skills.
• 2+ years’ experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to attract, recruit and retain top-notch talent.
• Track record in releasing successful software products to market.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Proactive, great attention to detail, results-oriented problem solver, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Experience/knowledge of agile software development processes is beneficial.
• Creating and supporting an innovative engineering culture focused on quality, technical collaboration, efficiency, ownership and accountability.

You Will:

• Providing strong technical leadership and direction to the team.
• Supervise architecture plus lead efforts to develop the technical roadmap of projects.
• Provide project management and technical leadership for every aspect of software development.
• Setting up performance goals for team members, evaluate performance, provide coaching and facilitate professional development.
• Leading the team by example and work at Gemba at least 30% of the time.
• Talent Development.
• Addressing concerns raised by staff members.
• Hiring appropriate staff and consultants.
• Responsible for running and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Managing the Development process for their team making sure their team implements any department initiatives including the high-performance team behaviours.

• Removing impediments.
• May be required to act as a project lead on projects of varying complexity and scale.
• Responsible for the staffing and the execution of multiple projects to ensure they are delivered on time, on budget, with good quality and meets customer needs.

This includes:

• Ensuring projects are setup for success.
• Ensuring all departmental procedures, processes, and best practices are being followed.
• Proactively addressing issues and roadblocks.
• Recommend improvements to help enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the department and take ownership of some departmental initiatives.
• Collaborate and negotiate with personnel inside and outside the departments to ensure effective planning and successful development of software products.

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