About the Opportunity

Due to our continued growth, SSI CA is currently seeking a Software Development Manager to join our Development department in Victoria, BC. SSI cares deeply about continuous improvement and the successful candidate will help lead our Development department by guiding and supporting the growth of our Development teams. The successful candidate will also have the option of either working full-time in the office or a hybrid work set up.
As an ideal candidate, you have a proven track record of building and scaling high-performance teams and supporting greater workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. As a leader you demonstrate self-awareness and emotional intelligence, you communicate clearly and transparently, and you tailor your message to your intended audience. Your vision for the future creates alignment between development teams' skillsets and the company goals. You provide coaching and mentorship to the Development department and advocate for team and individuals' needs.

SSI is a global Software Company servicing the needs of the Off-shore and Marine industries all over the globe for over 30 years. We are proud to offer a fully inclusive culture and workplace welcoming ALL people with relevant skills and experience to our flat organizational structure, working with self-directed teams using Agile Principles as well as our own defined SSI Principles to guide us in our daily work

The Position

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Reporting directly to the CEO
• Supporting the developer and QA team members with their career trajectories, professional goals, work/life balance
• Guiding and assisting with inter- and intra-team communication and dynamics
  
• Leading by example and modelling the SSI values and principles
• Aligning the development teams' skillset with company goals
• Acting as a liaison between the product development department and other departments at SSI
  
• Coordinating the rollout of other department's initiatives and policies that affect the development team
• Supporting greater workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion
  
• Supporting code quality and standards

What we look for:

• Minimum of 3 years experience leading a team in a professional development environment
• Proven leadership, management, and coaching skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• A passion for leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• An understanding of the software and tooling involved in software development

Great to have:

• Degree or Diploma in Management, Computer Science or a related field
• Experience in project management or other relevant professional experience
• Minimum of 3 years experience in software development or other complementary technologies field
• Experience managing a department of 30+
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent in Agile Experience
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies
  

Please note: The successful candidate must be willing to work in-person at the Victoria, BC office and remotely with teams located in Pacific Time Zone and either be a Canadian Citizen or hold a valid Canadian Permanent Residency

About the Benefits

SSI offers a competitive compensation package that includes a full benefits package, competitive wages and profit-sharing, as well as education benefits, self-paced learning opportunities, and the opportunity to work from home on a full or partial basis. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced dynamic environment and want to take your career to the next level with a local employer of choice – Apply to SSI today!