Director Of Software Engineering (Backend) – GuruLink

Title of the Job: Director Of Software Engineering (Backend)

Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description: Location: Calgary, AlbertaOur client is building a more rewarding financial experience for all Canadians.They’re a rapidly expanding tech startup comprised of top-level professionals from across the industry. They have been ranked as a top startup in Canada two years running and have added over 1M customers in the last three years. The company was founded with the mission of creating an alternative to traditional banking and building a better financial future for all Canadians, and building user-friendly products and technology to make their services accessible for everyone.They are looking for a Director of Software Development for their backend engineering teams. This role involves working closely with software developers to enhance company culture, provide people leadership, and drive team performance. Directors will also manage strategic projects and facilitate organizational change, empowering you to turn ideas into actionable plans that shape the future of our engineering department. You would be overseeing roughly 20 engineers split across a few different squads and reporting into the VP of Engineering.Key Responsibilities:-Building: Enhance our engineering organization by recruiting, retaining, and coaching talent, while aligning efforts with engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
-Motivating: Inspire teams through goal-setting and clear expectations, helping them navigate the fast-paced environment while holding them accountable for excellence.
-Iterating: Act as a change agent to continuously evolve engineering practices, improving the quality, stability, and efficiency of software delivery.Breakdown of Role:
50% -Overseeing overall delivery of their teams and products – Process’, Stand-ups,Sprints, Efficiency, Collaboration across organization
30% -Managing individuals on your teams – coaching, mentorship, 1 on 1’s, career growth etc
10% -Innovation of new tools, new process’, improving efficiency etc
10%- Hiring and growing your teamsThis role is local to Calgary, and in-office
*Special Perks:-Working at one of Canada’s fastest growing companies
-One of if not the best Employee Stock Option program in CanadaMust Have Skills:-Proven Experience as a Manager or Director of at least 2 years, ideally more
-Experience leading multiple squads and larger teams ~ 15-30 people
-Experience working with modern technology and best practises – Our tech platform is build with Javascript
-Experience working in a high growth, fast paced environment where changes happen quick, and are encouraged
-Experience building high performance teams through recruiting, hiring and retaining
-You have the mindset to BUILD a great team instead of just managing a team

Company Name: GuruLink

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