Sr Software Development Manager - SaaS & Cloud (Hybrid)/Gestionnaire principal du développement[...]

IQVIA; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data analytics firm in Ottawa seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a software engineering team in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on team management and product development. This role involves shaping the product roadmap and delivering high-quality solutions on time. Join our friendly and engaging team to tackle ambitious challenges.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering, ideally managing multiple product releases.
• 3+ years managing diverse, high-performance teams (10+ people).
• Deep knowledge in Enterprise/Server technologies and cloud.

Responsibilities

• Hire and manage top engineering talent.
• Lead agile software engineering team.
• Shape product roadmap in collaboration with Product Management.
• Execute product roadmaps on time.

Skills

Software engineering

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Apache Spark

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Headquartered downtown in the heart of the National Capital region, Privacy Analytics is a health data analytics company. Privacy Analytics is a world leader in data de-identification, offering products and services that enable researchers to access and analyze healthcare data while protecting individuals’ identities. Our clients include top healthcare organizations, and we are partnered with IQVIA to strengthen our leadership in data privacy.

Our flagship Java- and Scala-based product is a scalable, distributed enterprise engine built on Apache Spark that processes terabytes of data for mathematical calculations and data transformations. The work spans enterprise feature development, large-scale data analytics, UI design and development, statistical modelling, algorithm design, and low-level algorithmic optimizations. We seek to expand our team to tackle ambitious technical challenges.

The role

Our Engineering team is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a strong engineering manager to join and lead some of the best people in an engaging, friendly, and fun environment.

In this role you will

• Hire, manage, motivate, grow, and retain top engineering talent
• Lead a software engineering development team in an Agile environment
• Help define and shape the product roadmap for existing and new products, in collaboration with Product Management
• Plan and execute product roadmaps, delivering high quality on time
• Collaborate with Product Management to launch external-facing products
• Collaborate with Professional Services to deliver to internal and external stakeholders

Our ideal candidate has

• 8+ years in software engineering, ideally managing multiple product releases concurrently
• 3+ years managing diverse, cross-functional, high-performance teams (10+ people)
• Strong problem-solving skills and client-success focus
• Deep and broad experience in Enterprise/Server technologies and cloud
• A practical, team-oriented approach
• Strong communication skills, able to tailor messages to various audiences
• A degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or closely related field
• Strong assets (optional):
• Foundations in statistics/analytics/data mining
• Experience with data processing at scale: Apache Spark, Databricks API, Hadoop MapReduce, Kafka, etc.
• Experience with cloud technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, Mesos, AWS/Azure, etc.
• Experience with scalable storage/databases: Hadoop ecosystem (HBase, Hive, HDFS), Amazon S3/Redshift, Cassandra, etc.
• Experience in functional programming (ideally Scala)

Additional information

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence. IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available on request. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation, contact [e-mail].

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) in processing applications, solely to assist our recruitment team with screening or assessment, and not as a substitute for human decision-making.