Software Development Manager

Hi there! Thanks for stopping byAre you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well... you might just be in the right place!Lightspeed Financial Services is looking for a Software Development Manager in North America to grow and lead our technical team within the Financial Services organization.In this role, you will lead, mentor and grow a high-performing software development team and cultivate an inclusive, inspiring working culture. Under your guidance, developers will deliver Financial Services products and services that are mission-critical to Lightspeed's long-term vision and growth.We are looking for a leader with a solid, demonstrable technical background, who can earn the respect of developers with their knowledge and experience. The right leader partners with Product Management to translate business goals and stakeholder insights into clear team roadmaps-and holds the team accountable for delivering results. You will have a proven track record of supporting, mentoring, leading and growing a development team, and of delivering high-scale cloud-based software systems. You will be an effective and clear communicator who can direction-set and track team delivery in a distributed, fast-moving and rapidly-changing agile environment.For this role, you should be located in Canada, and able to work within EST/EDT hours. We offer a choice of fully remote, partially remote or fully office-based work environments (in cities with local offices).What you'll be responsible for :
Manage, mentor and grow a team of software developers as they solve complex problems in the Financial Services domainWorking closely with Staff/Principal Engineers, P&T Leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align on team priorities and roadmapsIn partnership with the Product Manager, accountable for setting the annual/quarterly OKRs, Roadmaps and for successful executionReview and provide feedback on technical designs, ensure high-quality system design and implementationIdentifying, communicating and removing impediments and risks to delivery, within the team and across Financial Services as a wholePlanning and furthering the professional growth of individual team members, including 1-1s, performance reviews, ongoing feedback, goal-setting and promotionsReporting up to Product/Engineering leadership and stakeholders on team progress and statusParticipate in our hiring process to help find and hire top talent for your team and the wider organizationWhat you'll be bringing to the team:
Experience leading a team of developers through successful delivery of software productsExperience delivering microservice-driven, scalable, cloud-based applicationsExperience with cloud services (AWS or GCP)Strong working knowledge of Java or TypeScript or Ruby or PythonExperience partnering closely with Product Managers to build right objectives and roadmapsExperience leading, triaging, and resolving critical incidents, while transforming post-incident insights into preventive corrective actionsProfessional experience in agile development and continuous delivery best practicesStrong written and verbal English communication skillsAbility to personally coach, mentor and drive individuals and overall teamsStrong passion for continuous learning and improvementA quality-driven mindset with a focus on software scalability and resilienceSome additional things that would be a bonus :
Experience in the Payments domainExperience in building scalable SaaS solutionsExperience in full-stack web application developmentExperience in test automation and/or DevOps engineeringWho you are:
Outcomes-orientedA leader with strong people skills who can manage and represent your teamA teacher and mentor helping individuals to grow and reach their full potentialA communicator who can clearly convey requirements, best practices and status updates to both technical and non-technical audiencesA problem-solver who embraces tackling complexity and removing roadblocksA decisive decision-maker who can handle change and ambiguityWhat is in for you
Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture and possibility of remote workOpportunity to help shape the future of a new Product from technical, process and organizational perspectivesDevelopment of global productsExposure to modern and proven technologyOpportunity to learn and expand your skill setTons of growth opportunities into technical or people management rolesAmazing benefits & perks, including equity for all LightspeedersOpportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth companyBecome a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family#LI-SS3At Lightspeed, your growth is our priority. We invest in you with continuous learning opportunities, global mobility and benefits designed to support you-all within a driven, diverse and inclusive team that's passionate about empowering our communitiesAt Lightspeed, we care
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