Software Development Manager

What the Role Does:

Lead the team and technology shaping LawDepot’s next generation of AI-powered experiences, reporting capabilities, and data-driven decision-making.

As the Software Development Manager - AI Solutions and Business Intelligence, you will lead the delivery of customer-facing AI products, internal AI enablement, reporting software, and data analysis solutions that help LawDepot provide an exceptional customer experience and make better business decisions. You will manage Software Developers, Data Scientists, Business Intelligence Specialists, and related technical contributors while establishing the standards, tools, and practices required to deliver valuable AI and business intelligence solutions.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, with the option to work hybrid from our Edmonton, Alberta office or fully remote across Canada.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide technical leadership for the architecture, design, development, deployment, and ongoing improvement of secure, scalable, and reliable AI, reporting, and data analysis software solutions

• Manage Software Developers, Data Scientists, Business Intelligence Specialists, and related technical contributors to create a high-performing team and foster technical excellence

• Lead the delivery of AI-enabled products and features for customers, improving the legal solutions experience for millions of users around the world

• Advocate for and guide AI adoption across LawDepot, helping internal teams improve AI literacy and use AI tools productively, securely, and responsibly

• Establish and maintain best practices for AI-native development

• Lead the design and delivery of reporting and data analysis software that helps business teams access accurate, timely, and actionable insights through dashboards, self-service reporting tools, reporting platforms, SQL queries, automated workflows, and Excel-based analysis

• Own and prioritize the AI team roadmap to ensure work is aligned with business goals, customer needs, technical feasibility, reporting requirements, and organizational impact

• Research, evaluate, and recommend AI tools, reporting platforms, data technologies, development workflows, model integrations, MCP-enabled data tools, and technology decisions that align with business goals and long-term company strategy

• Work with Revenue Operations to improve SDLC best practices for AI, data science, reporting, and analytics work

• Manage project schedules, scope, work estimates, dependencies, risks, resources, and delivery expectations for AI, reporting, data analysis, and related software development initiatives

• Set team objectives, establish performance expectations, use performance metrics and data analysis to guide decisions, and conduct performance management to drive accountability and strong execution

• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, regular feedback, code reviews, knowledge sharing, performance management, career development support, and hiring as the team evolves

• Partner with Product Owners and cross-functional stakeholders to define business requirements, align technical work with business goals, and translate customer, operational, and financial needs into delivery plans

• Establish consistent standards for data quality, metric definitions, documentation, access controls, reporting accuracy, and governance to create trusted business reporting

What You Bring:

The Essentials

• Post-secondary education in Computing Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Business Intelligence, Analytics, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in software development, business intelligence, data science, or related technical roles, with 2+ years in a leadership-oriented role managing people, projects, processes, or technical delivery

• Practical experience delivering AI-enabled products, reporting platforms, business intelligence tools, data analysis solutions, or related technology projects with a focus on quality, scalability, reliability, and on-time delivery

• Strong understanding of applied AI development and AI-assisted software delivery, such as AI coding tools, LLM integrations, AI evaluation, agentic workflows, MCPs, or AI-native SDLC practices

• Familiarity with leading AI platforms and tools, with the ability to evaluate their fit for development workflows, product features, reporting, and business analysis

• Proven technical leadership skills, including the ability to guide architecture, system design, development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement of secure and scalable software solutions

• Strong SQL skills and experience with business intelligence tools, reporting solutions, data models, and analytical scripts

• Experience with data warehousing, data modelling, reporting data pipelines, analytics engineering, semantic-layer design, or related business intelligence architecture

• Knowledge of data analysis, data quality, KPI design, reporting accuracy, and how to translate complex data into clear and actionable insights

• Ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with team members, stakeholders, and senior leadership to align technical work with company goals

• Project and delivery management skills, including the ability to own roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, manage scope, schedules, estimates, dependencies, risks, resources, and delivery expectations

• Ability to evaluate and select platforms, tools, and technologies that align with business goals, budgets, customer needs, and technical feasibility

• Strong business acumen and analytical judgment, with the ability to use metrics, performance data, and customer insights to guide decisions and drive accountability

The Nice to Haves (Great if you have it and we’ll help you learn if you don’t)

• Hands-on knowledge of our existing tech stack: C#, .NET 7+, Vue, TypeScript or JavaScript, Microsoft SQL Server, REST APIs, Entity Framework Core, Git, or automated testing frameworks

• Familiarity with Scrum, Agile delivery practices, or tools such as Azure Boards

• Experience with organizational change management, AI adoption programs, technical transformation, or developer enablement initiatives

• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, data modelling, financial analysis, or automated reporting workflows

Compensation:

Range: $140,000 - $175,000 CAD

Placement within the range is based on relevant experience, demonstrated skills, unique qualifications, and alignment with the role’s scope and impact. In addition to base compensation, LawDepot offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Why You Should Join the LawDepot Team:

• Excellent total compensation package

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, plus an additional Health Care Spending / Personal Spending Account

• Great work life balance with 37.5-hour work weeks, flexible schedules, and the ability to bank hours

• Paid vacation, plus bonus personal days

• Continuous learning opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning subscriptions and training budgets

• Company share plan

• Free catered lunches for the entire office

• Monthly social events for team members to enjoy, including axe throwing, rock climbing, board games, food trucks, trivia contests, and charitable activities

• Work alongside talented, driven colleagues in a culture focused on quality, reliability, innovation, and growth

• Personal offices for focused work and individual space, plus collaborative workspaces for team meetings

• Free and easily accessible parking

• Southgate Mall, Whyte Ave, and Calgary Trail restaurants only minutes away

• Hybrid working arrangements that support focused work at home and collaboration with colleagues in the office

Who We Are:

Join one of the fastest growing companies in Canada. LawDepot is proud to be a seven-time Growth 500 ranked organization and a major player in the global legal solutions industry. Our mission is to modernize the legal document creation experience by empowering people with fast, easy-to-use, and professional solutions. With over ten million satisfied customers worldwide, over two million monthly website visitors, and billions of dollars saved on legal fees, you will be joining a team that is truly making a difference. At LawDepot, we foster a collaborative and inclusive learning culture that values excellence. Apply today and become part of our journey.

How to Apply:

Apply for this job here or submit your application through our Careers page at https://www.lawdepot.ca/career.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.