Development Manager

Improving is committed to building a great place to work by cultivating an environment that fosters professional and personal relationships. We value open communication, personal growth, and shared rewards, which result in sustainable success.Voted “best place to work” numerous times, Improving strives to create and maintain a culture that exemplifies teamwork, excellence, and fun! We believe this kind of culture encourages both the inspiration and the motivation to achieve amazing things.Note: This role is open to residents of British Columbia, Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa and TorontoImproving's data and cloud team has been building strong relationships and expert technical knowledge with clients such as start-ups and established multi-nationals since 2017. From architecture to infrastructure to low level connector, we innovate and build out the world's data ecosystems. We value kindness, engagement, a resourceful perspective, and fresh ideas. We thrive on crafting technical excellence.
LEARN WHAT Improving's data and cloud team DOES through this video primer!: Development Manager interview process is both discussion and demonstration in which you can tell us about your unique management style for teams and projects, and also show us how you would work with our clients to manage expectations. We are all about balance, so expect rich discussion with various team members, not brain teasers, about how you balance managing small to medium sized teams, with managing the customer’s expectations through typical project challenges.Culture is huge for us so expect an exceptional onboarding experience where you'll get to know everybody in the company, get paired up with a buddy, matched with your peer group for sharing and learning, introduced to our various internal programs for refreshing and strengthening your leadership and customer facing skills, and work with your manager to make sure you are supported in your way of work and in your personalized career Growth Plan. We grow when our members grow, therefore your insights, your learning, your growth are critically important to us and we look forward to growing together!MEET SOME OF US via this YouTube playlist!:Manage one to three projects from kickoff to final delivery using an Agile approachProvide input on team composition, compensation and staffing decisionsBuild collaborative customer relationships and discover ways to add valueManage customer expectations and aim for a high level of satisfactionFacilitate strong alignment between customers expectations and the project team's goalsAuthor concise and precise project documentsOwn your project's SDLC including hands-on technical oversight at each stageProblem solve challenging software problems, figure out options, and propose solutionsTechnical Acumen ResponsibilitiesTechnical oversight including accountability for design, implementation, testing, documentation and overall technical qualityLearn about project technologies to provide guidance to project team and customerEnsure projects are following SDLC best practices.Ensure teams meet programming standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standardsDelivery & ExecutionExceed expectations with clientsUse clear and timely communication to ensure the team and clients are alignedManage one to three projects from kickoff to final delivery using an Agile approachProvide input in scoping, time estimation, and resource assignmentProactively track tasks and progress to drive projectsGuide the team, and independently, to deliver resultsOwn the SDLC with an eye to delivering quality software on timeLeadershipCreate opportunities for team members to grow within their Growth PlansEnsure ongoing growth through frequent check-ins with each team memberCommit to, maintain and champion our best practices, knowledge base, policies and proceduresCoach team members in technical, delivery, and leadership skillsIdentify root causes and posit sustainable solutionsRepresent the team to other departments via project updates and at prioritization meetingsCollaborate with Talent Acquisition to grow both the size and number of teamsParticipate in the development of an inclusive, helpful, fun environmentQualificationsB. Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent relevant experienceAn ability to present and discuss ideas in a collaborative wayAn ability to communicate concisely and precisely in written formPersonally enjoys leading others to achieve really cool technology solutionsPassionate about learning new technologyAbility to travel to the US5+ years managing or leading 10+ developersProficiency in JavaThe Development Manager interview process is both discussion and demonstration in which you can tell us about your unique management style for teams and projects, and also show us how you would work with our clients to manage expectations. We are all about balance, so expect rich discussion with various team members, not brain teasers, about how you balance managing small to medium sized teams, with managing the customer’s expectations through typical project challenges.Culture is huge for us so expect an exceptional onboarding experience where you'll get to know everybody in the company, get paired up with a buddy, matched with your peer group for sharing and learning, introduced to our various internal programs for refreshing and strengthening your leadership and customer facing skills, and work with your manager to make sure you are supported in your way of work and in your personalized career Growth Plan. We grow when our members grow, therefore your insights, your learning, your growth are critically important to us and we look forward to growing together!MEET SOME OF US via this YouTube playlist!:'s the day to day like?:Manage one to three projects from kickoff to final delivery using an Agile approachProvide input on team composition, compensation and staffing decisionsBuild collaborative customer relationships and discover ways to add valueManage customer expectations and aim for a high level of satisfactionFacilitate strong alignment between customers expectations and the project team's goalsAuthor concise and precise project documentsOwn your project's SDLC including hands-on technical oversight at each stageProblem solve challenging software problems, figure out options, and propose solutionsTechnical Acumen ResponsibilitiesTechnical oversight including accountability for design, implementation, testing, documentation and overall technical qualityLearn about project technologies to provide guidance to project team and customerEnsure projects are following SDLC best practices.Ensure teams meet programming standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standardsDelivery & ExecutionExceed expectations with clientsUse clear and timely communication to ensure the team and clients are alignedManage one to three projects from kickoff to final delivery using an Agile approachProvide input in scoping, time estimation, and resource assignmentProactively track tasks and progress to drive projectsGuide the team, and independently, to deliver resultsOwn the SDLC with an eye to delivering quality software on timeLeadershipCreate opportunities for team members to grow within their Growth PlansEnsure ongoing growth through frequent check-ins with each team memberCommit to, maintain and champion our best practices, knowledge base, policies and proceduresCoach team members in technical, delivery, and leadership skillsIdentify root causes and posit sustainable solutionsRepresent the team to other departments via project updates and at prioritization meetingsCollaborate with Talent Acquisition to grow both the size and number of teamsParticipate in the development of an inclusive, helpful, fun environmentQualificationsB. Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent relevant experienceAn ability to present and discuss ideas in a collaborative wayAn ability to communicate concisely and precisely in written formPersonally enjoys leading others to achieve really cool technology solutionsPassionate about learning new technologyAbility to travel to the US5+ years managing or leading 10+ developersProficiency in JavaImproving welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and this is reflected in our largely diverse community of Improvers. Improving is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants. Improving recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.About Improving
Improving is a modern digital services company dedicated to positively changing the perception of the IT professional. We offer innovative solutions through consulting, software development, and training to help thousands of our clients achieve new heights in a competitive and ever-changing market.As our company continues to grow, we are looking for enthusiastic thought leaders to join our team. Improving has a unique mix of passionate professionals who strive to grow and thrive in new ways. We are committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive culture that allows all Improvers to bring their authentic selves to work each day. This is why we work hard to build inclusion and diversity in our workplace, so we can all do amazing things and succeed together.
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