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Software Engineering Manager (Hands- on)

Software Engineering Manager (Hands- on)

CSC GenerationToronto, ON, Canada
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

CSC Generation Enterprise (CSC) is an AI-enabled multi-brand platform that acquires and transforms retailers into profitable, digital-first, consumer-centric businesses. CSC's retail platform is purpose built around its core M&A strategy and drives alpha by encoding revenue growth, unit margin management, and other expert-level retail practices into automation and AI. CSC owns and operates more than 10 retail, eCommerce, and wholesale brands, including Sur La Table, Backcountry, and One Kings Lane.

As a Software Engineering Manager , you will take a hands-on role to design technical approaches, contribute as an individual, and help build our team(s). We expect every member of the team, including you, to be regularly reading and writing code. You should like to code, profile, tinker, refactor, and engineer, not just manage people. Because our Engineering Managers are expected to be at least 50% hands on, our interview process includes coding challenges. You should still be close to the code and your technical skills, enough that you feel comfortable problem solving directly alongside engineers on your team and mentoring junior engineers.

This role is challenging – above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll have a big role within a fast-paced team.

This position will report into the CTO.

What you get to do every day :

  • Being technical owner for your area or service within our retail service cloud
  • Identifying and resolving technical challenges, building new features, building and implementing the roadmap / strategy, scaling the platform
  • Being point of contact, communicating technical details, pushing back requests if needed
  • Building a team of developers, driving productivity
  • Replacing legacy code and services and optimizing the stack
  • Building frameworks for upcoming projects
  • Triaging tickets for the sprint. Planning product roadmaps

What you bring to the role :

  • Is excited to help teams of engineers execute on our product roadmap
  • Isn't afraid to take technical ownership of a product, and takes pride in quality
  • Likes having other senior devs around you that can push you forward by challenging you
  • Has used frameworks / languages like : TypeScript / JS, React, Node.js, Python, Django
  • Believes in finding the best solution, not just one that works
  • Is interested in being at least 50% hands on technically

    • What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical / Dental / Vision benefits through Greenshield- Health Benefits 100% employer paid!
  • Company Provided Life Insurance equal to one year salary
  • RRSP matching
  • 3 weeks’ vacation + 5 Paid Sick Days
  • Birthday off with pay!
  • Paid holidays

    • What our interview process looks like :

    Depending on the position, our application and interview process may vary, but here are some of the ways we get to know you better :

  • Step 1 : Match most of the requirements and qualifications for the position? We want to chat. A recruiter will reach out to you via email to schedule some time to learn more about our company and get to know you better. Remember, you’re also interviewing us!
  • Step 2 : Our assessments (if applicable to the role) measure your analytical and business acumen. We use them to better understand your expertise. Each person interviewing for the same role receives the same assessment, which helps us evaluate candidates equally and consistently.
  • Step 3 : Virtual or in-person interviews depending on your location. Our hiring team will learn more about your prior experience and challenges you’ve faced. Be prepared with detailed examples. Concise and well-organized answers are ideal.
  • Step 4 : Offer! This is where things get really exciting. We gather all data from your interviews and conduct a final review. If qualified for the position, your recruiter will connect with you via phone to present a verbal offer we know you’ll be excited about.

    • CSC Generation Holdings family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

    CSC Generation Holdings family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected].