Company Profile:
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 and diversity. Apply today and become a part of our exciting journey!
Position Overview:
LawDepot.com is currently expanding and looking to recruit a Software Development Manager in Edmonton, Alberta. Working with the Information Systems team, you will be responsible for performing both technical leadership and people management to create new functionality for our legal software platform. This is a full-time permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week with opportunities for a hybrid work schedule.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage Software Developers and Scrum Masters working to create technical solutions that deliver an exceptional experience for our millions of users
- Oversee all software development activities and ensure the high-quality delivery of projects
- Provide direction and guidance for multiple software development teams with a variety of skill specialties
- Train, coach, and mentor reports to deliver high-performance
- Create team-level strategy and collaborate on technical roadmaps and specifications
- Set team objectives, regularly evaluate results, and conduct performance management
- Plan future expansions and contribute to architecture guidance
- Manage project schedules, scope, work estimates, and ensure deliverables are on time and within budget
- Work with senior management to adjust job position specifications to keep up with current business requirements
- Ensure teams are following industry-leading practices and using training material to enable greater efficiencies and continued growth
- Regulate the technical debt within teams
- Work with Architects and Developers to formulate technical designs
- Lead code reviews, share knowledge, provide feedback, create efficiencies, and brainstorm ideas
- Research new tools, technologies, and processes to identify opportunities for the department
- Collaborate with Product Owners and agile teams to determine business requirements, overcome obstacles, and strategize timelines
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Post-secondary education in Computing Science or equivalent
- 7+ years of experience in Software Development and Leadership oriented roles
- Demonstrated track record of delivering technology projects
- In-depth knowledge of development best practices
- Ability to manage people, projects, and process
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced knowledge with our core technology stack: TypeScript / JavaScript, C#, .NET (5+)
- Additional knowledge in the following areas:JavaScript frameworks: Vue 3 (preferred), Angular, React
- Database: SQL (Microsoft SQL Server), Entity Framework Core, Object OrientedTools: Git, Visual Studio / VS Code, Zod, Abstract syntax trees (AST)Unit Testing frameworks: Vitest, NUnit, xUnit, Selenium, JestSCSS (or CSS, LESS, SASS), JSON, HTML
- Drive to achieve objectives
- Good business acumen and the ability to understand company needs
- Knowledge of design patterns and best practices
- Experience conducting code reviews and providing valuable feedback to developers
- Familiarity with Agile processes
Why You Should Join the LawDepot Team:
- Excellent total compensation package
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits, plus an additional Health Care Spending Account
- Great work life balance (37.5 hour work weeks, flexible schedules, ability to bank hours)
- Three weeks 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 (think axe throwing, rock climbing, board games, food trucks, trivia contests, and charitable activities)
- Casual work environment
- Personal offices for focused work and to have your individual space (plus collaborative workspaces for when you want to meet with the team)
- Free and easily accessible parking
- Southgate Mall, Whyte Ave, and Calgary Trail restaurants are only minutes away
- Hybrid working arrangements for that balance between getting work done at home and engaging with others in the office
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter by applying through Indeed or submit online via our Careers page at https://www.lawdepot.ca/career
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T6E 5V1
