Manager development- Java

Manager Development

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director - Product Development, the Development Manager is responsible for a team’s delivery of high quality innovative solutions for our customers. The Development Manager must have a proven technical background and ability to effectively manage a team of engineers. The Development Manager ensures that the development team is able to work efficiently with solid designs and clear short and long-term goals, mitigating any impediments in the process. From initial project scope to full life cycle development, the Development Manager assures successful delivery and operation of our solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of software and quality engineers to deliver award-winning product
• Manage the day-to-day development rigor of multiple development projects / teams by documenting requirements, analyzing, scoping, planning, engineering, implementing, testing, and communicating
• Participate in key Scrum events and run daily stand-ups to assess and determine obstacles and risks in the current schedule and resolve them
• Contribute in enhancing Development Guidelines to improve consistency across the application
• Promote awareness and implementation of engineering best practices
• Work with Product Owners to plan and prioritize software deliveries, assembling sprint, release, and overall product roadmap plans
• Coordinate deliverables with other development teams to assure consistency and manage dependencies
• Write and review code as needed, and provide technical direction to the group in all phases of development
• Understanding of technical architectures, capacity plans, tool requirements, automation plans, product launch plans, and other deliverables
• Manage all HR-related tasks such as hiring, mentoring, performance reviews, provide performance feedback, and assist with career development of direct reports, conduct monthly 1-2-1’s etc…
• Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimal performance
• Celebrate success, recognize and promote excellent performers
• Ensure effective talent development around product, technology, processes and soft skills
• Continuously improve work processes and practices to ensure high quality deliverables
• Coordinate work with North American counterparts and ensure a smooth working relationship prevails
• Continuously enhance employee experience with a view to maintain high levels of employee engagement and retention
• Stay updated on emerging software development methodologies and technologies and ensure team is also actively involved through education, research and networking
• Successfully lead, communicate and implement change
• Lead tactical initiatives as assigned
• Have strong technical background to be able to challenge team on solutioning best practices.
• Foster a culture of innovation and ownership to drive the delivery of quality software, and actively seek ways to improve team engagement (measured through eNPS scores).
• Track and report on key metrics for Management information
• Perform other assigned duties as required

Qualifications &Experience

• BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering
• Extensive experience in enterprise software development
• Demonstrated track record of hiring, developing, and retaining exceptional talent
• Strong technical vision
• Experience in leading and successfully completing complex projects
• Demonstrate good understanding of Quality assurance process & tools
• Ability to learn new software languages, frameworks, and APIs quickly
• Proficiency with SQL and a thorough understanding of relational database systems
• Sharp and tenacious troubleshooting skills
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience managing the development of SaaS and cloud-based applications
• Proven ability in leading teams, projects and initiatives

Desired Skills 

• Solid object-oriented programming using C#, Java
• Front end web development with HTML5 and CSS
• Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks such as Dojo, RequireJS, Knockout, Backbone, jQuery is an asset
• Domain experience in HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time and Attendance is a significant plus
• Deep knowledge of the Dayforce architecture is a significant plus
• Experience in using and building Reporting tools