Director of Software Engineering, Achievers
Office located in Liberty Village, Toronto
Recognition and rewards software for employees
Open for applications
Recognition and rewards software for employees
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
Office located in Liberty Village, Toronto
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To change the way the world works.
Role
Who you are
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or a related field. Ongoing commitment to professional development through certifications or continuous learning
- Experience: 4+ years of experience in managing and leading development teams. Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects. Previous experience managing an organization of 20+ including managers of managers
- Technical Acumen: You still enjoy looking at code occasionally, as you were once a top-notch programmer. Hands-on experience with modern software development practices and tools. Experience working with Product Management, User Design, and Client teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
- Modernization: Experience transitioning from a monolithic architecture to microservices is a definite asset. Ability to lead and manage large-scale system modernization efforts
- Technological Passion: Enthusiasm for new technologies such as Kubernetes and Big Query. Continuous exploration of emerging technologies and their potential impact on the business
- Microservices: Strong understanding of Microservice Architecture. Experience designing, building, and maintaining microservices-based systems
- Performance: Passion for performance profiling and benchmarking. Ability to identify and address performance bottlenecks in large-scale systems
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze business requirements and review technical design documents in accordance with company architecture standards. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Project Management: Great project management skills with experience executing high ROI strategic projects. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
What the job involves
- Are you a visionary leader with a passion for technology and innovation?
- Do you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments where you can shape the future of software development?
- Achievers is seeking an exceptional Director of Software Engineering to join our team and drive our engineering efforts for our Marketplace team
- If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams and fostering a culture of excellence, we want to hear from you!
- Leadership: Report to the VP of Engineering and lead four domain teams with 20+ developers focusing on Rewards and Integration for our Employee Engagement platform
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation within the teams
- Strategic Thinking: Manage strategic projects with excellent project management skills
- Align team goals with the company's strategic objectives to ensure cohesive progress
- Product Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the product team to contribute to the product roadmap. Ensure the development team understands and is aligned with the product vision and priorities
- Coaching and Mentoring: Guide your teams in developing long-term product plans and translating these into the team's product backlog
- Lead, Coach and Manage a BE Operations team and continue to support their growth, development and execution of their goals
- This includes setting performance expectations, conducting regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, and making compensation recommendations based on individual and group achievements
- By managing this process, you will contribute to the team's success and motivation while maintaining a culture of excellence and accountability
- Resource Planning: Lead headcount and resource planning to ensure the team has the necessary skills and capacity. Optimize resource allocation to maximize productivity and efficiency
- Agile Practices: Champion agile development practices in coordination with our Agile coach. Promote an agile mindset and ensure adherence to agile methodologies across teams
- Community Engagement: Actively participate in our Dev X program to raise Achievers' development profile in the GTA and beyond, focusing on women in technology, diversity, inclusion, and our employee-centric culture. Organize and participate in community events, meetups, and conferences to showcase Achievers' commitment to innovation and inclusivity
- Partnerships: Collaborate with Technology Operations on our SRE&D program. Build strong relationships with other departments to ensure seamless integration and operation of the platform
- Technical Leadership: Engage in design and architecture discussions, sharing ideas to build the next generation of features for the Achievers platform. Provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality software delivery
- Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends to explore alternative approaches and solutions, delivering Platform Integration, Systems, and DevOps technologies to meet business needs
- Work with vendors to bring in new technologies and resources, providing evaluation frameworks and proof of concepts
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure alignment with project goals
- Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner
- Leadership Development: Coach and create more leaders within the organization. Partner with Employee Success to implement programs and initiatives to develop leadership skills among team members
Our take
Employees with a strong sense of belonging are twice as likely to be engaged, productive, and resilient. Achievers' platform aims to foster this belonging while delivering smart work experiences, guiding organisations towards an employee-powered culture. The platform uses personalised, mobile-first experiences and AI-driven content to boost employee participation.
Achievers caters to organisations ranging from 500 employees to large Fortune 500 companies like Marriott, Deloitte, 3M, and Microsoft. Annually, Achievers' members share tens of millions of recognition and celebration moments, highlighting its popularity and effectiveness. Continuous product enhancement is essential for maintaining its market leadership.
Recently, Achievers became available on Google Cloud Marketplace, enhancing its strategic partnership with Google Cloud. This expansion simplifies procurement and management for customers, providing a reliable, real-time global network for exceptional user experience and performance. Integrations with Google Chat and Gmail will ensure seamless recognition within the flow of work, demonstrating Achievers' commitment to empowering employee appreciation.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Sep 2011
$24.5m
SERIES C
May 2009
$6.9m
SERIES B
Total funding: $39.4m
Company benefits
- Parental Leave Top-up 👶🏼
- Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage Upon Your First Day 🩺
- RRSP Matching 🙌🏼
- Flexible Vacation 🏖️
- Employee and Family Assistance Program 🤝🏽
- Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library 👩💻
- Internal Mentorship Program 🎓
- Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups 👏🏼
- A beautiful office space located in Liberty Village, Toronto 🇨🇦
- Participation in our Points-based Employee Recognition Program ✨
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth 📈
Company values
- It’s The People - We are exceptional because of our people, empowering every A-Player to develop and thrive
- Be Bold - Inspire creativity, deliver continuous innovation, and find opportunity in failure
- Own The Outcome - Act with a sense of urgency. Think big, prioritize, take action, and be accountable for the outcome
- One Team - Invest in our collective success. Leverage shared genius and promote teamwork by embracing authentic, timely communication
- Win With Customers - We win with our customers – we are successful when they are successful
Company HQ
King West Village, Toronto, ON
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Leadership
Jeff Cates
(CEO, not founder)Experience as Vice President of PSG Consumer at Hewlett-Packard for 3 years, and President and CEO of Intuit Canada for 8 years.
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