Director of Software Development

3 weeks ago


London, Canada WinAir Full time
Job Description

The Director of Software Development oversees a team of managers responsible for the business requirements, development cycle, and quality assurance of the WinAir aviation management system, a cloud based SaaS application. Collaborating closely with the managers and directional team, this role is vital to the system's ongoing growth and continuous improvement.

The Director of Software Development reports directly to the board.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead the Software Development, Quality Assurance and Business Analysis managers to ensure the functional design meets the corporate strategy, priorities and vision.

  • Manage multiple streams of work, overseeing the release schedules, budgets and resourcing to meet organizational objectives effectively.

  • Maintain productive relationships with the board and directional team.

  • Evaluate and improve software development processes using agile methodology.

  • Oversee business cases and project proposals to ensure accuracy and execution.

  • Anticipate bottlenecks and escalate as needed, following standard operating procedures.

  • Create and execute strategic product roadmaps for mid and long-term planning.

  • Assess the eligibility of SR&ED against development work and assist with the preparation of the technical component for the credit.

  • Assist with the company’s interest in Government Grants and funding, Innovation, IRAP, etc.

  • Support the team with recruiting, onboarding and creating an engaging and positive work environment that fosters inspiration and innovation.

  • Stay informed about current practices in managing dependencies and technical debt while developing and executing plans for efficient code maintenance.


Qualifications

Education & Training

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering is preferred.

Experience

  • At least 10 years of experience in software development, with a minimum of 5+ years in people management

Skills and Aptitudes

  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a cross-functional environment, communicate with all levels of the organization and deliver engaging presentations effectively.

  • Proficient skills and experience in Atlassian products, including Jira and Confluence

  • Experience in building customer-facing products at scale and managing a team of 20+ cross-functional members.

  • Product roadmap experience to elicit mid- and long-term product plans.

  • Experience with JavaScript, as well as Java 8/11 frameworks JSP, JSTL, Tomcat (webserver), Ajax, GWT (Google Web Toolkit), CSS, Vue.js/React/Angular, Struts 2, Hibernate, XML, JDBC, MS SQL Server, Jasper, iReport, Bitbucket and GIT.

  • Experience with tools that support automated testing (Java, Junit, Selenium, etc.) is an asset.

  • Experience and understanding of user experience issues, Internet design principles, and accessibility issues and standards.

  • Experience working in and problem-solving in SQL and SQL Server Management Studio

  • Good understanding of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) is an asset.

  • Familiarity with QA tools and techniques, bug tracking systems, test design and execution.

  • A solid technical background demonstrated in past engineering leadership roles with a clear impact towards achieving business goals.

  • Experience with roadmap and release planning.

  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Not afraid to think outside the box and bring forward suggestions for advancement and improvement

  • Experience preparing SR&ED tax claims

Environment and Physical

  • Candidate must reside in London, Ontario or surrounding area.

  • Must be able to work remotely and on-site upon request.

  • Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

  • Be able to sit for prolonged periods.



Additional Information

Why Work for Us?

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and a proven track record of success relative to the deliverables of the role. Benefits offered at WinAir include extended healthcare, dental, EAP, RRSP matching, etc.

We are also proud to offer a flexible work schedule, including "Summer Friday hours" maximizing good work-life balance, different social committee events, and quarterly Town Hall meetings to foster teamwork and a strong, long-lasting work relationship.

Do you want to hear more about what we can offer? Why not check out our website and see what is available? We are hiring for different roles and would love to hear from qualified individuals like yourself

To Apply

Please send your resume and a detailed cover letter explaining your experience, knowledge, and ability towards this career path, and why we need to speak with you via email to HR. Please include the position title in the subject line.

Thank you in advance for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require any accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know.



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