Who we are:

Who you are:

You are an experienced people leader with over 5 years of experience coaching mentoring and managing the performance of a software development team. Your leadership is built on a strong technical foundation of over 6 years as a developer with expert knowledge in Javascript and front-end frameworks like React as well as a working knowledge of back-end technologies like C# and relational databases such as Postgres. You are skilled in managing Agile development processes like SCRUM or Kanban and have strong project management abilities to ensure work stays on schedule. As a strategic solutions-focused leader you are a strong team player with an entrepreneurial mindset capable of resolving both technical and interpersonal conflicts to keep your team engaged and successful.

What youll do:

You will provide strategic impact by leading coaching and mentoring a team of software developers. You will direct and manage software development projects oversee task assignments and ensure your teams work stays on schedule while managing their performance and career development. As a technical subject matter expert you will lead the design and implementation of efficient and reusable code conduct code reviews and participate in the development of prototypes and proofs of concept. You will manage the teams Agile development process and collaborate closely with other teams and stakeholders to deliver features that span multiple products.

How youll make an impact:

• Direct and manage software development projects; ensure the development and implementation of efficient clean code with assigned team that satisfies customer requirements.
• Align to business goals and manage the team with regards to task assignments work arrangements and other Software Development Department expectations.
• Ensure work progress stays on schedule and updates stakeholders on project status.
• Install manage measure and change an Agile development process e.g. SCRUM Kanban.
• Collaborate with other development teams and stakeholders/other departments on design and implementation of features spanning multiple products.
• Execute Test-Driven and Security-Driven Development.
• Conduct comprehensive testing and code reviews to ensure that code quality is maximized and best-practices are followed.
• Lead and participate in development of prototypes minimum viable products and PoCs.
• Appropriately document system design and architecture such that it is easy to understand maintain and extend.
• Oversee the activities and performance of direct reports.
• Provide direction coaching and mentorship to the team.
  
• Resolve interpersonal and technical conflict.
• Coach provide timely actionable feedback and invest time in career development of team members.
  
• Actively works on retention and engagement of team members including upskilling/developing and career progression for team members.
• Collaborate and support employees during the performance management process meeting KPAs and career development planning.
• Provide expert project-leadership and guidance to the team as a SME.
• Support Geotab global strategic initiatives.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotating schedule.
  
  

What youll bring to the role:

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