MANAGER, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT:

On behalf of our software industry client, Procom is searching for a Manager, Software Development for a permanent role. This position is a hybrid position with 2 days onsite at our client’s Calgary office.

MANAGER, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT - JOB DESCRIPTION:

The software products group at Nureva is seeking a hands-on Manager, Software Development to lead and inspire a team of developers to achieve exceptional results. The role involves building and managing a team, understanding the business context, and creating a technical architecture that aligns with the product vision.

MANAGER, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT - MANDATORY SKILLS:

• University degree in computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering.
• At least 8 years of industry experience, including 3 years in management and solutions architecture.
• Proven track record of leading software development phases and delivering software products.
• Understanding of best practices for high-performance cloud and mobile applications.
• Working knowledge of information security and privacy concerns.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Agile software development processes.

MANAGER, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT – NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS:

• Experience with distributed systems and cloud computing technologies.
• Familiarity with web protocols and standards.
• Attention to detail and interest in visual design and user experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to promote teamwork and accessible communication.

• Understand the business context of the products developed by the team and create a technical architecture and development roadmap.
• Lead the team in delivering their commitments for each development iteration in an Agile environment.
• Define metrics to measure progress and ensure timely releases of high-quality software.
• Set a high standard for software development practices, including design reviews, code reviews, and test-driven development.
• Mentor and ensure continual improvement of the team through coaching and goal setting.
• Promote innovation within the team and contribute technically.
• Participate actively in the hiring process and grow the team as needed.