Senior Software Development Leader (Manager)

MatchBox Consulting Group; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 133,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Software Development Leader (Manager) for a permanent role in Vancouver. This position involves providing technical direction, leading development teams, and ensuring the effective use of development resources. The role requires strong expertise in technologies such as C#, .NET, and SQL, along with excellent communication skills and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant hands-on experience in a complex production environment.
• 5+ years’ experience recruiting, managing performance and leading a software development team.
• Prior experience working within the insurance industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and management of development staff.
• Lead the end-to-end development and architecture of business and IT applications.
• Develop and implement strategies for improving existing technologies.

Skills

C#

T-SQL

SQL

MVC

jQuery

LINQ

Angular

Entity Framework

OOAD/OOP/UML

Education

Technical or college degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer App Builder certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

REST APIs

Git

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Base pay range

CA$133,000.00/yr - CA$168,000.00/yr

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Senior Software Development Leader (Manager) for a permanent role with a client of ours located in Vancouver (Hybrid set-up-3 days per week on-site and 2 days remote).

What can you expect in this role?

The Senior Software Development Leader is responsible for providing technical direction and the management of development staff. Reporting to the Business Support Services (BSS) Manager, the Senior Software Development Leader is responsible for the end-to-end development and architecture of the company’s proprietary business and IT applications, making effective and efficient use of all Family’s development resources. The incumbent must have a successful track record of launching projects with C# and MVC computing technologies on an SQL platform.

Responsibilities

• This is a highly technical role. The incumbent will be expected to lead from a place of understanding, and to do so, they will develop an intimate understanding of the underlying technical architecture, as well as contributing to the future direction of the platform.
• Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing in-house developed systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging existing technologies
• Research emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of systems software development efforts
• Define and enforce application architecture standards, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability. Understand and translate business needs into technical solutions and vice versa
• Provide direction and approval for service level standards, policies, and operational guidelines as they pertain to the development environment
• Document, analyze and continually improve procedures, problems and their resolution in the development team
• Work closely with other IT teams to ensure development handover, proper integration, testing support and business analysis support as required
• Provide incident and problem management support for all operational systems.
• Ensure coding standards, best practices and secure development processes are followed.
• Architect, design and develop high-performance, scalable web and API solutions using .net Core/.Net Framework.
• Work with the BSS Manager and other IT leaders to establish and execute short and long-term architectural roadmaps for the business
• Provide strong development leadership, guidance, and support; build and maintain an effective development team through coaching and mentoring
• Provide operational back-up for all members of the development team.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in OOAD/OOP/UML
• Must have .NET application development skills and be proficient in the following technologies:
• C# & T-SQL and be a current user
• SQL and SQL administration functions and query, and programming skills
• MVC (Razor), jQuery, LINQ, Angular and Entity Framework,
• Related .Net technology stack
• It would be an asset to have experience with:
• Recent experience using Knockout.js
• Must have experience writing design documents
• Must have experience using .NET diagnostic tools to investigate and profile .NET applications
• Proven training and experience in maintaining high-volume .net-based client-server business systems
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, REST APIs, MS architecture, Git, and version control practices.

Job Requirements

• Ability to take initiative and provide direction to self and others
• Proven ability to motivate others and work in a team environment
• Able to manage relationships with internal stakeholders and vendor partners in order to facilitate decision-making and problem resolution
• Excellent ability to analyze problems, find innovative solutions, translate technical details into business language and present those details to non-technical peers/managers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience

• Must have a technical or college degree in Information Systems or Computer Science
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer App Builder certification required
• 10+ years of relevant hands-on experience in a complex production environment
• 5+ years’ experience recruiting, managing performance and leading a software development team
• Prior experience working within the insurance industry is an asset

For more current job opportunities, Follow MatchBox at linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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