Software Development Manager

Open to anywhere British Columbia or within Calgary, Ottawa or Toronto!Improving is a 15+ year technology management and consulting services firm deeply rooted in our commitment to establishing trust.

We live out our values of Excellence, Dedication, and Involvement by providing each of our 1500 members across two continents a variety of opportunities and programs to grow in a way that's befitting their unique talents and interests, while supporting each one's unique path in life.

Improving Vancouver’s data and cloud team has been building strong relationships and expert technical knowledge with clients such as start-ups and established multi-nationals since 2017.

From architecture to infrastructure to low level connector, we innovate and build out the world's data ecosystems. We value kindness, engagement, a resourceful perspective, and fresh ideas.

We thrive on crafting technical excellence.LEARN WHAT Improving Vancouver (Formerly Bit Quill) DOES through this video primer! : https : / / www.

youtube.com / watch?v Jj4ieph1RuwThe Development Manager interview process is both discussion and demonstration in which you can tell us about your unique management style for teams and projects, and also show us how you would work with our clients to manage expectations.

We are all about balance, so expect rich discussion with various team members, not brain teasers, about how you balance managing small to medium sized teams, with managing the customer’s expectations through typical project challenges.

Culture is huge for us so expect an exceptional onboarding experience where you'll get to know everybody in the company, get paired up with a buddy, matched with your peer group for sharing and learning, introduced to our various internal programs for refreshing and strengthening your leadership and customer facing skills, and work with your manager to make sure you are supported in your way of work and in your personalized career Growth Plan.

We grow when our members grow, therefore your insights, your learning, your growth are critically important to us and we look forward to growing together!MEET SOME OF US via this YouTube playlist! : https : / / www.

youtube.com / playlist?list PLqXBkW2Bgxfh58JAp88Tm2nLO0LkdIgpJWhat's the day to day like? :

• Manage one to three "1-2 pizza teams" from kickoff to final delivery using an Agile approach
• Provide input on team composition, compensation and staffing decisions
• Build collaborative customer relationships and organically uncover new ways to add value
• Manage customer expectations and aim for a high level of satisfaction
• Facilitate strong alignment between customers expectations and the project team's goals
• Create concise and precise project documents
• Own your project's SDLC including intimate technical oversight at each stage
• Problem solve challenging software problems, unblocking team members, and enjoying our dev cultureTechnical Acumen ResponsibilitiesTechnical oversight including accountability for design, implementation, testing, documentation and overall technical qualityLearn about project technologies to provide guidance to project team and customerEnsure projects are following SDLC best practices.

Ensure teams meet programming standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standardsDelivery & ExecutionExceed expectations with clientsUse clear and timely communication to ensure the team and clients are alignedManage one to three projects from kickoff to final delivery using an Agile approachProvide input in scoping, time estimation, and resource assignmentProactively track tasks and progress to drive projectsGuide the team, and independently, to deliver resultsOwn the SDLC with an eye to delivering quality software on timeLeadershipCreate opportunities for team members to grow within their Growth PlansEnsure ongoing growth through frequent check-ins with each team memberCommit to, maintain and champion our best practices, knowledge base, policies and proceduresCoach team members in technical, delivery, and leadership skillsIdentify root causes and posit sustainable solutionsRepresent the team to other departments via project updates and at prioritization meetingsCollaborate with Talent Acquisition to grow both the size and number of teamsParticipate in the development of an inclusive, helpful, fun environmentQualificationsB.

Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent relevant experienceAn ability to present and discuss ideas in a collaborative wayAn ability to communicate concisely and precisely in written formPersonally enjoys leading others to achieve really cool technology solutionsPassionate about learning new technologyAbility to travel to the US5+ years managing or leading 10+ developersProficiency in JavaNice to HavesProficiency in other languagesExperience providing technical leadership throughout all stages of the the SDLCProven record of successful on-time delivery of high-quality projectsExperience in databases and database connectivityExperience with Big Data and / or NoSQL experienceExperience with AWS, Azure, and / or GCPImproving Vancouver is honored to live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the qiqéyt (Qayqayt) First Nation as well as all Coastal Salish Peoples including the ʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh).