SW Development Manager, Solutions

JSI; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software development is seeking a SW Development Manager to oversee teams and projects in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives effectively. This role involves direct management of teams, ensuring adherence to best practices, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing teams.
• Ability to attain and maintain a top-secret security clearance.
• Extensive experience with Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing 8-12 direct reports.
• Oversee custom software projects and integrations.
• Support team augmentation through subcontracting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science

Diploma in Software Engineering

Job description

• Responsible for 8-12 direct reports including career management, productivity measurement and conflict resolution.
• Oversee the development and delivery of custom software projects and integrations for new and existing customers within prescribed schedules.
• Ensure that the teams are following corporate processes, including addressing tasks in priority order. Work to continually improve processes and efficiency.
• Support the augmentation of team head-count through sub-contracting. On-board and integrate partner resources into design teams as needed.
• Collaborate on the estimation, quoting and planning of new custom software / solution opportunities.
• Coordinate and track responses to field support requests within owned technical areas when required.
• Act as the escalation point for inter-team communication.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree / diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related field, or equivalent job experience.
• Familiarity with software development best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Team player – Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Eager to learn both as part of a team and self-directed learning.
• Ability to attain and maintain a top-secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing, leading, coaching, and mentoring individuals and teams.
• Ability to enable your team to carry out delegated responsibilities and tasks effectively.
• Ability to manage several initiatives concurrently.
• Thorough grasp of all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
• Extensive experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Comfortable working effectively with customers, senior executives, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Broad technical knowledge and ability to pick up a strategic understanding of new technologies.
• Meaningful experience within the software development services industry

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills – Both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities and tasks.
• Loves to be a part of a team.
• Creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems.

How We Work

As a SW Development Manager, you will be expected to work in a remote / hybrid environment reporting to our Kanata, Ontario location 2 or more times per week.