IT Development Manager

Job Responsibility: Development Manager About Equiton: Founded in 2015, Equiton is a recognized leader in private equity investments and is approaching half a billion in assets under management. Our exponential growth is a direct outcome of our leadership team understanding how the industry works and how to create long-term wealth through real estate investing. We've discovered that finding the right opportunities involves time, experience, and discipline. Our strategy is always forward-looking, anticipating trends and adapting our selection to strengthen our market position, capitalizing on value creation opportunities, and building the most robust portfolio possible for our investors. We attract diverse, exceptionally talented people and create an atmosphere that rewards initiative, independent thinking, and integrity. About the Position: The Development Manager will report to the CTO and the expectation is that this individual demonstrates extensive abilities and a proven record of success in managing and overseeing technical projects based in Microsoft .NET Technologies, JavaScript/jQuery, SQL Database within an Azure ecosystem. Primary focus will be hands-on leadership of an agile team delivering new product features, system performance and scalability improvements, production support escalations for core applications and maintaining the currency of the IT technology stack. Key Functions and Responsibilities:

• Developing backend service and DevOps technical strategy with the CTO while advancing the technical roadmap.
• Managing multiple projects, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Carry out managerial duties which include salary reviews, professional development and performance management.
• You're not afraid to get your hands dirty in the code to lead by example.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and facilitate technical solutioning sessions.
• You manage the software development lifecycle for several services and applications ensuring that they are built to be maintainable, scalable and rigorous quality control to ensure a problem free user experience.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• 10+ years' developing in Microsoft Technologies.
• 5+ years' experience overseeing and managing a Development Team.
• Proven experience in technical project management, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Azure Devops.
• Knowledge developing on Microsoft Azure SQL (writing queries, functions, stored procs).
• Knowledge in web frameworks/technologies (AJAX, RESTful services, JSON).
• Knowledge of HTML / HTML5 / CSS and responsive web design.
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud technologies for Web App, Web APIs.
• Other programming languages (JavaScript, jQuery, Razor Pages,).

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 10+ years' experience in a similar position.
• A post secondary degree in a related field.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that leverages diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We are an equal opportunity employer that values a culture that reflects and celebrates diversity of thought, background and experience. If you require accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know, so that we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank you for applying, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted. Our Core Values:

• Integrity

Rigorous adherence to a set of moral and ethical standards focused on respect, honesty, and fairness.

• Accountability

Individual responsibility for delivering on our commitments and being accountable for our decisions, actions, and results.

• Expertise

Offering the highest level of professional expertise, quality service and knowledgeable insights.

• Customer Focused

We recognize our customers are the reason for our success and know by putting their needs first, we foster trusting, long-term relationships.

• Entrepreneurial Spirit

Focusing on a growth mindset, continuous improvement, embracing change, and recognizing goals are achieved through dedication and hard work. Please note that at present, legal eligibility to work in Canada is a prerequisite for this role.