Manager, Software Development

Pollard Digital Solutions; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Profit sharing program

Company pension

Professional development

Employee & Family Assistance Program

On Site Gym

Free Parking

Job summary

Pollard Digital Solutions, a division of Pollard Banknote, in Winnipeg, MB, seeks a collaborative Manager, Software Development to lead a team building digital software applications, including games, chatbots, mobile apps, and websites. You will shape architecture, drive quality, and oversee projects through all phases of product development.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product management and IT stakeholders, and promote best practices while aligning with the company’s strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of software development experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, initiative, and delegation abilities.
• Experience partnering with product management, QA, and operations.
• Proven project management experience with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of software developers, assign tasks, monitor progress, provide feedback and coaching.
• Define and enforce a well-documented software development process across the team.
• Improve software quality by establishing standards, conducting code reviews, and applying testing methodologies.
• Identify and resolve technical and non-technical issues during development.
• Provide work estimates and manage project backlog and schedules for visibility.
• Translate business objectives into technical requirements with internal stakeholders.
• Deliver fully functional and tested software solutions to market.
• Collaborate with IT Ops, DevOps, Security, QA, and Architecture on product development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Agile Scrum

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/software engineering

Master’s degree is a plus

Tools

REST APIs

AWS

Bitbucket

Jira

Web development

iOS development

Android development

Job description

We’re looking for a collaborative leader to join our Digital Solutions Team as a Manager, Software Development within Winnipeg, MB.

As aSoftwareDevelopment Manager, you will oversee the development of digital software applications, including interactive games, chatbots, mobile applications, websites, online lucky drawings, and other new innovative products. You will lead a group of developers, provide direction for application architecture design, and oversee projects through all phases of product development.

Who We Are

Experience the forefront of innovation with Pollard Digital Solutions a division of Pollard Banknote, where we lead the charge in revolutionizing digital solutions for state lotteries. From groundbreaking initiatives like iLottery to crafting immersive player experiences that champion noble causes globally, our team's innovative spirit is driving impactful changes in the industry. Join us in this exhilarating journey, where every contribution makes a difference in shaping the future of lottery gaming.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Profit sharing program – every role plays a part in our success!
• Company pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• A variety of committee driven employee engagement activities
• On Site Gym
• Free Parking

What You'll Do

• Manage and lead a team of software developers, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and providing feedback and coaching.
• Ensure the software development process is well-defined, documented, and followed consistently across the team.
• Monitor and improve software quality by establishing and enforcing development standards and best practices, conducting code reviews, and ensuring the team uses appropriate testing methodologies.
• Identify and resolve technical and non-technical issues that may arise during the development process.
• Provide work estimates and manage team schedule and project backlog to improve the organizational visibility into the work being performed.
• Liaise with the internal business teams and the customers to translate business objectives into technical requirements.
• Play a key role in creating and delivering fully functional and tested software solutions and bringing them to market.
• Collaborate with internal technology stakeholders (IT Ops, DevOps, Security, QA, and Architecture) in developing digital products.
• Drive department continuous improvement, standardization, and process initiatives.
• Understand the corporate vision for digital products and set appropriate goals and objectives for the development team.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors as needed.
• Stay informed of industry best practices, trends, and new technologies to identify new opportunities to help improve standards, coding practices and delivery

Who You Are

• Someone with the ability to coach, mentor, and support developers at all levels.
• An analytical leader who applies strong attention to detail to work for accuracy.
• A good listener with excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively work with the team, senior management, and customers.
• An organized, self-motivated individual who can complete high-priority tasks and deliver projects on time.
• A resourceful problem-solver who can use logic, technical and critical thinking skills to plan for and investigate issues proactively.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in software development
• 2+ years demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to take the initiative and delegate accordingly.
• Experience working with distributed cross-functional teams including product management, quality assurance, and operations.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and adapt to changing priorities with agility.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and facilitate discussion to solve complex problems.
• Working knowledge of Web, iOS and/or Android development, REST APIs, Agile Scrum Methodology, AWS Cloud Infrastructure, and Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Jira).
• Familiarity with web development frameworks, cross-platform mobile app development frameworks and project management principles are asset.

Pollard Banknote Limited is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory response from a Criminal Record Search.