Director of Software Engineering

at  Achievers

ABOUT ACHIEVERS

The “Achievers Employee Experience Platform™” empowers employees to recognize each other in real time and aligns them to the values and goals of the company. With almost 4 million global users, the Employee Experience Platform enables employees in over 170 countries. Visit us at www.achievers.com to learn more, and check out our platform in action here. Join us in our mission to Change the Way the World Works™!

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:

At Achievers, we hire you for you because we value the unique perspective and individuality that each person brings to our team. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where you belong, and your contributions are celebrated. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues who appreciate your strengths and are excited to learn from your experiences.
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for technology and innovation? Do you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments where you can shape the future of software development? Achievers is seeking an exceptional Director of Software Engineering to join our team and drive our engineering efforts for our Marketplace team. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams and fostering a culture of excellence, we want to hear from you!

• Leadership: Report to the VP of Engineering and lead four domain teams with 20+ developers focusing on Rewards and Integration for our Employee Engagement platform. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation within the teams.
• Strategic Thinking: Manage strategic projects with excellent project management skills. Align team goals with the company’s strategic objectives to ensure cohesive progress.
• Product Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the product team to contribute to the product roadmap. Ensure the development team understands and is aligned with the product vision and priorities.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Guide your teams in developing long-term product plans and translating these into the team’s product backlog. Lead, Coach and Manage a BE Operations team and continue to support their growth, development and execution of their goals. This includes setting performance expectations, conducting regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, and making compensation recommendations based on individual and group achievements. By managing this process, you will contribute to the team’s success and motivation while maintaining a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Resource Planning: Lead headcount and resource planning to ensure the team has the necessary skills and capacity. Optimize resource allocation to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Agile Practices: Champion agile development practices in coordination with our Agile coach. Promote an agile mindset and ensure adherence to agile methodologies across teams.
• Community Engagement: Actively participate in our Dev X program to raise Achievers’ development profile in the GTA and beyond, focusing on women in technology, diversity, inclusion, and our employee-centric culture. Organize and participate in community events, meetups, and conferences to showcase Achievers’ commitment to innovation and inclusivity.
• Partnerships: Collaborate with Technology Operations on our SRE&D program. Build strong relationships with other departments to ensure seamless integration and operation of the platform.
• Technical Leadership: Engage in design and architecture discussions, sharing ideas to build the next generation of features for the Achievers platform. Provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends to explore alternative approaches and solutions, delivering Platform Integration, Systems, and DevOps technologies to meet business needs. Work with vendors to bring in new technologies and resources, providing evaluation frameworks and proof of concepts.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure alignment with project goals. Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Leadership Development: Coach and create more leaders within the organization. Partner with Employee Success to implement programs and initiatives to develop leadership skills among team members.