Sr. Software Engineering Manager

TRADER Corporation is a trusted Canadian leader in online media, dealer and lender services. The company is comprised of AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync and Dealertrack Canada. AutoTrader.ca (AutoHebdo.net in Quebec) offers the largest inventory of new cars and used cars in Canada, receiving over 25 million monthly visits to its marketplace. With over 3,500 subscribers and counting, AutoSync is the largest and fastest growing dealer and OEM software provider in Canada. The platform’s suite of connected automotive software solutions brings advertising, conversion and operational support together, synchronizing the entire retail process. AutoSync’s diverse range of offerings includes: vAuto, EasyDeal, xtime, Motoinsight, Activix, TAdvantage and TRFFK. Dealertrack is Canada’s largest automotive financing portal, enhancing efficiency and profitability for all major segments of the automotive, marine, recreational vehicle, motorcycle and powersport retail industries. Over 6.5 million credit applications are submitted via the Dealertrack Canada portal each year. Visit tradercorporation.com to learn more..

The Senior Engineering Manager is a leader of multiple scrum teams who manages a team of Engineers and Quality associates. The role ensures the teams are efficiently and successfully executing engineering projects. The role is responsible for hiring and training engineering staff, managing timelines, and collaborating with other management personnel. They also coach engineering teams and help them address issues by removing barriers.

 

·       Help the team create world-class digital solutions in our agile environment by leading a team of engineers and collaborating with experienced fintech product leaders.

·       Hands-on mentoring and coaching of team members. Help them achieve their best result by removing impediments and supporting their technical and professional growth.

·       Help guide new product ideas and the ability to quickly turn around on important opportunities by developing technical solution candidates, providing feasibility assessments, and executing software delivery with a focus on quality and performance.

·       Interface with stakeholders, across business development, dealer support, lender product, and other 3rd party service organizations.

·       Assist the engineering team in managing the technical aspects of our comprehensive online credit application and digital document service.

·       Articulate and translate product vision into technology features and implementation tactics. Communicate the technology strategy effectively to senior stakeholders and team members. Contribute to the creation of a clear product vision and roadmap with the product team.

·       Stay embedded with the engineering team to clarify business requirements, remove roadblocks, and analyze feasibility.

·       Anticipate and manage technology evolution as it relates to business solutions.

·       Foster team adoption of software engineering best practices.

·       Set the quality standards for software delivery and ensure compliance.

·       Manage the administrative and human resources functions of the team including recruitment, performance management, and payroll.

 

·       Microsoft .Net platform development in C#, ASP.Net, MVC, Web API, etc. using Visual Studio and related tooling

·       Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban), and related tools (ie: JIRA and Confluence)

·       Github for source control.

·       Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment Experience.

·       Experience managing a team of direct engineering reports. A hands-on leader, mentor, and coach to development team members

·       Excellent written & spoken English communication & presentation skills

 

·       University Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related subject.

·       5-7 year’s management experience in the software industry; strong knowledge of website design, functionality usability, and web-based application architectures.

·       Experience in the fintech industry on either the agency or lender side. Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and security controls.  

·       Strong experience with Microsoft platform web development.

·       Experience with cloud-based solutions, ideally with Microsoft Azure