Manager, Software Development

Job Title  Manager, Software Development
Location  Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Work Model  Hybrid
Responsibilities   Take a holistic, long‑term view and build the capability of the organization to build great products
Help the teams and the Scrum Master with removing obstacles, making improvements, and applying Scrum principles within the team
Act as a coach for teams that are developing new solutions and technologies, by providing direction, encouragement, and technical expertise to the team
Teach teams how to improve and solve problems
Explore top‑notch modern software development practices for the entire software development lifecycle and help introduce these to the team
Support Product Owners and Scrum Master in the execution of implementation plans and the creation of roadmaps
Develop the technical capabilities of team members through on‑the‑job and external training
Facilitate and encourage “best‑practice” sharing throughout the organization
Qualifications   A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
Over 10 years of experience in Software Development, Design, and Testing with over 5 years in a leadership capacity
Ability to effectively promote teamwork and collaboration
Demonstrated problem‑solving skills applied to people and technology
Strong understanding of professional software development practices and best practices for the full software development lifecycle
Experience practicing agile software development methodologies
Ability to coach team members in technical skills and provide advice and assistance on project management, time management, coding, and testing
Knowledge of commonly used development tools and technologies
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced and demanding environment
Analytical rigor and solid process management
Very good communicator, both written and oral, to all levels and functions of the company
Drive for excellence

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