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Software Engineering Manager (Checkout)
will join a small, entrepreneurial team in building the next-generation checkout experience for Compass Digital. Currently in pilot stage, this system is poised for rapid growth. In the coming months, we’ll be scaling the system, adding new features, and expanding its reach to more markets and use cases, with a long-term vision to reinvent what the checkout experience can be. The team operates like a startup with fast-paced development and the opportunity to shape a product with massive potential impact.
The Management team at Compass Digital is the core of our culture. While every manager is expected to have sufficient domain knowledge within their specialty, emphasis is placed on their ability to effectively lead not only individuals to their potential, but the department as a whole.
Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Manager, Engineering-, we’d ask you to do the following for us:
You’re a fast learner who can easily navigate information at both high and low levels, and know when to spend your time at each
You have a keen eye for critical questions and a deep practice of coaching people through questions
You believe hierarchy is a concept, least useful when applied to people, and treat everyone as the leader they are
You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty if it came to it but prefer to spend your time looking at improvements at a domain or system level
You’re an ideator who has proven follow-through, with a side of appropriate delegation
You easily articulate technical challenges, risk, and initiatives to non-technical people
Iterative development, continuous integration & deployment, lean development aren’t just buzzwords to you - and you have the celebratory scars to prove it
You understand Software Engineering goes far beyond code and proactively build relationships throughout your organization
Think you have what it takes to be our Manager, Engineering? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.
Be responsible for leading & building teams of leaders; leading from the front or from the back as necessary
Help teams identify best practices for them and for the organization, from processes to technical governance
Ensuring appropriate technical and product decisions are being made by teams that support an agile mindsetWork with our management team to identify, launch, and celebrate new initiatives, thinking of tomorrow and leading teams to create an iterative path forward
Encourage a culture of innovative problem solving, skill building, and bridging teams and our clients
Work out systemic kinks in the pipeline
3+ years in a management role, with direct reports
5+ years of direct hands on experience, within software development and a strong understanding of Agile principles and agile development practice
We are Compass Digital—the digital and technology arm of Compass Group North America. We build and scale digital products and technologies to exceed the expectations of our guests and clients. Backed by research, we create remarkable user experiences with increased choice and convenience. We offer end-to-end solutions, simultaneously boosting sales and guest satisfaction.
Compass Digital was developed from within Compass Group, focusing on driving transformation and innovation in the hospitality spaces across Business & Industry, Education, and Healthcare. We power digital in the hospitality experience, ensuring that each touchpoint is optimized for guest satisfaction while leveraging data to achieve additional outcomes.
We are fully integrated into Compass Group, proudly serving its’ various clients through scalable, cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
Position Title: Software Engineering Manager
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
In accordance with provincial legislation and our commitment to transparent hiring practices, the compensation range for this position is provided. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Canadian work experience is not required. Please note that artificial intelligence tools are utilized in the applicant screening process.
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