The Software Development Manager will lead a team of developers, drive the delivery of innovative solutions, and help shape the technical direction of products in a fast-paced environment. This role involves mentoring teams, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and acting as a liaison between engineering and product stakeholders.
What You'll Do
- Oversee and lead the development team responsible for architecture, development, and maintenance of services, APIs, and applications built around PHP, Javascript and associated frameworks (Laravel, React, etc)
- Work with the Technical Director to define and direct the plans and execution of the technical roadmap
- Participate in requirement gathering and elaboration processes, ensure timely delivery of quarterly and yearly initiatives
- Help your team to exploit full potential of diverse backend technologies. Work with caches, messaging queues, databases, and diverse in-house and third-party systems
- Review and validate architecture with the leads and architects
- Identify risks and form contingency plans as soon as possible
- Analyze existing operations and schedule training sessions and meetings to discuss improvements
- Act as a liaison between the product stakeholders and engineering team, offering advice and taking part in the business decisions
- Foster team spirit and the ambiance of learning and growth by interacting, driving, coaching, and successfully delivering
- Motivate staff and create a space where they can ask questions and voice their concerns
- Be transparent with the team about challenges, failures, and successes
What We're Looking For
- Degree or certification in a related field with 7+ years of experience in advanced web programming and 2+ years in a leadership role
- Experience managing and coaching teams of 5 or more developers
- Expert knowledge of PHP, OOP, frameworks, data structures and design patterns
- Expert knowledge in web technologies like Redis, Elasticsearch, caching, message queues, Docker, Composer, etc.
- Experience in an Agile environment using Scrum methodologies
- Excellent understanding of SOLID principles and clean coding standards
- Experience using linux commands
Technical Stack
PHP, JavaScript, Laravel, React, Redis, Elasticsearch, caching, message queues, Docker, Composer, Linux
Team & Environment
The team consists of 5 or more developers, led by a Software Development Manager, and collaborates with the Technical Director, product stakeholders, and architects. Reporting to the Technical Director, this role operates in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hybrid work environment allowing local talent to work from office with flexibility
- Remote team members can shape dynamic culture from afar
- International team of dynamic and collaborative innovators
- Collaborative office spaces in Montreal (Quebec), Austin (Texas), and Nicosia (Cyprus)
- Celebration of diversity, inclusion, and expression
- Robust trust-and-safety protocols
- Opportunities for training sessions and improvement meetings
Work Mode
Hybrid work environment for local talent; remote work available for team members afar. A select number of positions require full-time in-office attendance. Locations include Montreal, Quebec; Austin, Texas; and Nicosia, Cyprus.
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In this role you may be exposed to adult content.