We are looking for aManager, Software Developmentto join our client's Vancouver-based Information Systems team. As passionate IT people, our client is faced with complex problems that are ideally solved with technology. Applying technology to support and manage a variety of business application systems as well as systems hardware infrastructure is critical to our client's continued success. You'll be joining a friendly,collaborative, tight knit group that works together to effectively apply technology to investment problems.They place high value on maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit and creating a culture where each of us has opportunities to succeed. You will provide the leadership for the team, including responsible for systems strategy, project planning and implementation as well as providing on-going operations of related systems. Your team will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting business applications, as well as owning the entire systems development life cycle.

Here is what you will do on a day to day basis:

• Provide the coordination for the strategic planning, design, development, user training, implementation, maintenance and upgrade of high quality and cost-effective technology solutions
• Ensure technology solutions are aligned with investment objective and priorities
• Provide code reviews, mentorship, solution recommendation to your team members
• Lead software development projects and work with product owners to deliver products within committed timeline
• Working with developers to prepare architecture design document for various projects
• Build and maintain relationships with key business stakeholders, other managers and system vendors
• Work with key business stakeholders to understand and confirm investment objectives, processes and priorities
• Define, analyze and document business requirements with business stakeholders
• Plan, prioritize and co-ordinate internal resources to ensure that systems run smoothly and efficiently
• Stay current with investment process and industry standards through continuous learning and research
• Ensure reliability of current systems and liaise between other teams to ensure optimal outcome and aligns with enterprise goal

Here is the type of person we are looking for:

• 4+ years experience working in leadership role.
• Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or similar. Experience working in an institutional investment firm is an asset.
• Strong leadership skills including planning and leading in projects
• Proficient using .NET, MS SQL, and cloud technology (e.g. Azure).You are open to learn new technology and apply them under various system and business constraints.
• analytical mind, enjoy solving problems, and have an ability to perform deep thoughtful analysis to discover solutions.
• Proven track record in achieving operational excellence where personal drive, high quality work, and getting things done are critical success factors.
• Collaborative spirit that helps you work well with others and communicate effectively.

Salary: info coming soon!

If you are interested in exploring this position, please apply now!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at their company.

People are our passion. People are our profession.

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