Career Opportunity

GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for an experienced Software Technical Manager to lead our platform development team.

As the Software Technical Manager, you will shape and execute the technical strategy, ensuring out platform is reliable, scalable, and future ready. Youll be responsible for overseeing project delivery, fostering team collaboration, and acting as the bridge between the software team and other departments. If you have a strong background in platform development, excellent leadership skills and the strategic mindset to drive success, this may be the position for you!

Explore GeoSpectrums Story

GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state of the art underwater acoustic components, transducers and integrated end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and designing leading-edge products.

With clients across ocean science, defence and homeland security, and oil and gas industries, were proud of delivering reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.

GeoSpectrum was founded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and continues to grow after three decades of engineering. Our companys core values are woven into the fabric of our work, commitment to employee engagement, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of platform developers and architects, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement the technical strategy for the platform, ensuring it meets current and future needs. This includes making decisions on architecture, tools, and technologies. Develop and drive platform/architecture roadmap in consultation with the team.
• Technical Leadership: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of platform-related projects, coordinating with other teams and stakeholders to ensure timely and successful outcomes.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the platform is reliable, scalable, and performs well. This involves monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing improvements.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the platform engineering team and other departments, ensuring clear communication and understanding of platform capabilities and limitations.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest technological trends and integrate new tools and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve technical issues that arise during the development process.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven experience as a Technical Manager or similar role in platform development.
• Strong technical background with expertise in platform architecture, tools, and technologies.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and continuous improvement.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting the professional growth of team members.
• Delivering value using Scrum and/or Kanban
• Familiarity with Kafka, Redux or Elm or related value-oriented design frameworks with unidirectional date-flow architecture.
• Experience with C++ in embedded systems is preferred
• Experience with Sonar and/or Naval systems an asset

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods andCanadian Government Security Clearances

GeoSpectrums Culture and Benefits

Watch our company video to get to know us! Visit www.geospectrum.ca.

We take pride in fostering a workplace that based on professional relationships, innovation and continuous improvement, and agile. Our employees work together in a collaborative, cross-functional approach. Enjoy having fun at work? Our social community is next to none! Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work-life balance with core hours
• Paid Time Off
• Employee-Family Assistance Program
• Group Plan Benefits
• Virtual Healthcare
• RRSP matching
• Corporate Discounts and perks
• Career development opportunities
• Monthly social activities
• Professional Development and training
• Free on-site parking

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

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While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you requirea disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [email protected].