Software Development Manager leading developers and Java/Spring Boot microservices for Best Buy Canada, a major technology retailer.
Delivering scalable products, mentoring teams, and partnering on product roadmaps in a remote-first Vancouver environment.
Responsibilities
Mentor and guide developers through continuous feedback to improve technical and leadership skills
Oversee recruitment and onboarding for the product family
Build an inclusive, high-performance, and rewarding culture
Contribute to the design and development of complex applications and maintain or modify existing applications
Partner with leadership roles within the product family to connect people to the company purpose and align goals
Deliver high-quality products on time and within budget while adhering to software delivery guidelines and standards
Collaborate with product managers to build and refine team product roadmaps
Ensure services are scalable and resilient for peak sales periods and growing production needs
Support after-hours operational incidents when necessary
Requirements
3+ years leading a technical team, including mentorship, coaching, hiring, onboarding, and general team leadership
Experience building high-quality products in an Agile development environment
Hands-on backend development experience with a Java / Spring Boot microservices stack
Solid understanding of development practices and adherence to code standards
Experience with source control management
Experience with test-driven development
Experience contributing to code reviews
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of modern AI development tools, including AI-assisted coding, testing, and automation
Experience enabling teams to incorporate AI technologies into development workflows
Willingness and ability to support after-hours operational incidents when necessary
Benefits
Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one
Flexible health benefits and wellness program
TFSA and RRSP programs
100% matched company pension plan
Training programs to build new and transferable skills
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