Front End Development Manager

**Company Profile**:
**Position Overview**:
LawDepot is currently expanding and looking to recruit a Front-End Development Manager. Working with the Information Systems department, you will be responsible for leading and developing high-performing software teams to deliver innovative features and ensure the ongoing success of our legal software platform. You will coach, mentor, and manage developers to foster growth and engagement, while overseeing team objectives, delivery metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with other Development Managers, Technical Leads, and Product Owners, you will influence strategic direction, align technical solutions with business objectives, and drive the evolution of LawDepot’s website portfolio. This is a full-time permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week with opportunities for a fully remote or hybrid work schedule.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Manage Software Developers and Scrum Masters to create technical solutions that deliver an exceptional experience for millions of users while promoting growth and high performance

- Drive excellence by maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of development, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed expectations

- Mentor and guide the team through coaching, code reviews, and knowledge sharing to foster technical excellence

- Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to develop high level strategy and deliver technical roadmaps

- Make architecture and technology selection decisions that align with business goals and long-term scalability

- Partner with leadership on strategic planning, aligning development initiatives with broader business objectives

- Set team objectives, establish performance expectations, and conduct performance management to drive accountability and strong execution

- Manage project schedules, scope, work estimates, and ensure deliverables are on time and within budget

- Proactively identify and address obstacles while researching new tools and technologies to drive continuous improvement

- Leverage key performance metrics and analytics to optimize team efficiency and refine development strategies improvement

- Plan future expansions and contribute to architecture guidance

- Collaborate with cross functional departments to determine business requirements and technical specifications

- Identify and manage technical debt, ensuring system scalability, performance, and reliability

**Knowledge and Skill Requirements**:

- Post-Secondary Education in Computing Science or equivalent

- 2+ years of experience in a leadership-oriented role

- 7+ years of experience in a Software Engineer or Developer role is preferred

- Proven track record of successfully delivering technology projects, ensuring high-quality and on-time delivery

- Strong experience with TypeScript and JavaScript

- Experience with one of the latest JavaScript frameworks: Vue (preferred), Angular, React

- Deep understanding of development UI/UX best practices, front end architecture, performance optimization, and accessibility

- Strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with employees, stakeholders, and senior management

- Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams

- Strong business acumen, with an ability to align technical solutions with company goals

- Experience managing people, projects, and processes, including resource allocation, team collaboration, and task prioritization

- Familiarity with Agile processes and using tools like Azure Boards to optimize project delivery and drive results

- Exposure to our back-end technology stack including C#,.NET 7+, and SQL Server

- Additional technical knowledge is an asset:.NET Web APIs (or REST APIs), Entity Framework Core

- Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (Vitest, NUnit, xUnit, Selenium, Jest, MS Test)

**Why You Should Join the LawDepot Team**:

- Excellent total compensation package

- Comprehensive health and dental benefits, plus an additional Health Care Spending Account

- Great work life balance (37.5 hour work weeks, flexible schedules, ability to bank hours

- Three weeks paid vacation, plus bonus personal days

- Continuous learning opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning subscriptions and training budgets

- Company share plan

- Free catered lunches for the entire office

- Monthly social events for team members to enjoy (think axe throwing, rock climbing, board games, food trucks, trivia contests, and charitable activities)

- Casual work environment

- Personal offices for focused work and to have your individual space (plus collaborative workspaces for when you want to meet with the team)

- Free and easily accessible parking

- Southgate Mall, Whyte Ave, and Calgary Trail restaurants are only minutes away

- Hybrid working arrangements for that balance between getting work done at home and engaging with others in the office

**How to Apply**:
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