Director – Software Development

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We’re looking for a Bilingual Director, Software Development, Shared Services to join our growing team!

What you'll do here:

• Contribute to a great work environment by providing exemplary leadership and by mentoring our emerging leaders and managers within our Software development team.

• Collaborate with executive management and development team in defining the product vision and roadmap and ensuring successful execution and great product releases.

• Ensure the evolution of DevOps practices in our current software applications and architectures leveraging forward thinking methodologies and by offering our teams an efficient and cutting-edge work environment.

• Manage our DevOps practices in connection with our CICD pipeline, our quality management practices, version and deployment management practices, the security of our platforms and related operations.

• Hire outstanding talent that can work in high-performing teams.

• Communicate effectively across the organization to ensure that the team is completely aligned to the business objectives.

• Build strong interpersonal relationships with peers and other key stakeholders that can optimize execution.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or any combination of equivalent education and experience.

• At least 10 years of experience in software development with experience on an Agile/Scrum team and at least 5 years of experience managing one or more software development teams.

• Strong technical leadership.

• In-depth knowledge of software engineering principles and processes including automated testing, secure coding practices and operations management along with the ability to apply this knowledge to execute projects and optimize strategies.

• Strong project management skills at scale.

• Strong skills in critical thinking, decision-making, problem solving, and attention to details.

• Proven success in budget management of large projects/portfolios, departments and people/team resources.

• Operations management in software engineering and infrastructure.

• Strong technology understanding and focus on learning every day.

• Bilingual (French and English) - For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English speaking colleagues accross the country.

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.