InvestorCOM is a leading provider of compliance technology software for the asset and wealth management industry. We empower financial institutions with innovative solutions that streamline regulatory compliance, improve client engagement, and drive asset growth. Our suite of SaaS-based solutions helps firms navigate the ever-evolving regulatory landscape with confidence.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an inspiring and experienced Director, Software Development to lead our talented development team. In this role, you will oversee the design, development, and delivery of high-performing, scalable software systems while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. This role will play a critical part in driving the strategic direction of our development initiatives, managing integrations with financial systems, and mentoring your team to deliver best-in-class solutions for the wealth management and RegTech industries.

InvestorCOM has a strong track record of introducing new applications, having brought six new solutions to market in the last five years.

The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with exceptional technical expertise and experience in building applications and integrations. They thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a strong track record of delivering innovative solutions while ensuring compliance and quality. InvestorCOM is injecting AI into everything we do, from enhancing our applications to optimizing the engineering process. It will be essential for the candidate to have familiarity and interest in AI-driven technologies and their applications in software development.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Director, Software Development, youll lead a high-performing development team in an Agile/Scrum environment and deliver impactful software solutions that exceed expectations. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the software development team, aligning goals with business objectives and industry needs.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions that meet regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Architect and stakeholders to define and implement scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Lead the design and development of system integrations, connecting InvestorCOMs solutions with client platforms, third-party APIs, and other financial services tools.
• Debug and refactor existing codebases to improve quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Ensure all projects are thoroughly documented and meet automated testing standards.
• Advocate for and implement industry-leading design patterns, technical best practices, and compliance-driven development principles.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in the wealth management and RegTech sectors to identify requirements and deliver solutions tailored to client needs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the team.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting skill development and career growth.
• Contribute to shaping the organizations technology roadmap and strategic development vision.

What You Bring:

• Proven leadership experience as a senior development leader, with a strong background in the wealth management or RegTech sectors.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining integrations with external platforms, APIs, and financial services systems.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of software development experience with expertise in:
  • .NET 6 & 7 (C#)
  • ASP.NET
  • Blazor WASM
  • MVC and REST APIs
  • HTML5, CSS, DOM, and basic JavaScript
  • GIT (or similar)
  • Automated testing with xUnit, NUnit, or similar
  • Azure SQL Server (SQL, DML, DDL)
  • Azure services (e.g., App Services, App Configuration Store, Key Vault, App Insights, EventGrid, Storage)
  • Queuing technologies like RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, Kafka, etc.
  • EF Core 7 or similar ORM frameworks
  • Modern design principles such as SOLID, DDD, Clean Code, and Event-Driven programming.
• Familiarity with security standards such as OWASP Top 10 and microservice architecture.
• Understanding of compliance challenges and opportunities in regulated industries, including wealth management.
• Experience working with clients or partners in the financial services industry to deliver integration projects.
• Bonus skills that would set you apart:
  • Delegated Authentication (OAuth2/OIDC, SAML)
  • Docker/Kubernetes
  • CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps
  • Cypress.io for end-to-end testing
  • Terraform for infrastructure as code

Your Skills and Knowledge:

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with the talent to inspire and motivate your team.
• A deep understanding of technical challenges and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems while mentoring others to do the same.
• Adaptability in fast-paced, dynamic environments with evolving priorities.
• A proactive attitude and drive to take ownership of initiatives and deliver impactful results.

Location:

This is a hybrid role with onsite requirements (once per quarter, and additional days as requested by the manager) at our remote offices. You must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Why Join InvestorCOM?

At InvestorCOM, we believe in empowering our employees just as much as we empower our clients. As part of our team, youll enjoy:

• Competitive Group Health & Dental Benefits
• RSP Matching and Profit Sharing Programs
• Career Development, Training, and Growth Opportunities
• Parental Leave Top-up Programs
• A vibrant company culture with team activities and events

Were proud of our accolades, including:

• Waterloo Area's Top Employers (2025)
• Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer (2018-2024)
• Employee Recommended Workplace (2018 & 2019)
• Canadas Top Small & Medium Employer (2018, 2020-2024)

Our Core Values:

Our guiding principles shape the way we work and succeed as a team:

1. Solutions Focused: We embrace possibilities and solve challenges with creativity.
2. We Are Family: Your work home is as important as your personal home, and we care about you.
3. Better Together: Collaboration is at the heart of what we do.
4. Growth Mindset: Were invested in seeing what you can accomplish.
5. Embrace Challenge: Every challenge makes us stronger, and we tackle them as a team.
6. Reduce Risk: Minimize threats that may impact our clients success.

Think you have what it takes, but not sure you check every box? Please apply to the role anyway. Wed love to talk and determine together whether you could be a great fit! At InvestorCOM, the differences that make each of us who we are, the perspectives that help define how we think and work, and our individually unique experiences help us drive innovation, both in and outside of the company. We build teams where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, origin, or disability.