Global Java Platform & Delivery Director

FreeBalance Inc.; Timber Bay; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FreeBalance Inc. in Canada is seeking a Development Manager to lead a global Java software development organization, aligning delivery with business objectives and technical standards.

You will guide distributed teams, manage modernization initiatives, and drive engineering excellence across time zones and cultures, balancing strategic planning with hands-on leadership to deliver high-quality enterprise solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Java software development, including at least 10 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Demonstrated success leading complex software delivery initiatives in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Proven experience managing geographically distributed engineering teams and working effectively across multiple time zones and cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to combine hands-on technical understanding with senior-level organizational leadership, strategic planning, and delivery accountability.
• Experience leading engineering process improvements, organizational transformation, or modernization initiatives while maintaining ongoing software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead our global Java software development organization and ensure alignment with customer commitments, business objectives, and technical standards.
• Guide geographically distributed teams, including engineering managers, technical leads, and individual contributors.
• Drive engineering excellence, foster accountability, and engage with global stakeholders to support the technology roadmap.
• Oversee modernization initiatives while maintaining timely delivery of enterprise software solutions.
• Sharpen processes, governance, and quality controls to improve delivery predictability and product quality.

Skills

Java

Leadership

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

Distributed teams

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE/Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Job description

FreeBalance Inc. in Canada is seeking a Development Manager to lead a global Java software development organization, aligning delivery with business objectives and technical standards.

You will guide distributed teams, manage modernization initiatives, and drive engineering excellence across time zones and cultures, balancing strategic planning with hands-on leadership to deliver high-quality enterprise solutions.