Job Description

Description:

We\xe2\x80\x99re revolutionizing the way humanity eats, and there\xe2\x80\x99s a lot of room for optimization and growth. That\xe2\x80\x99s where you come in. Your ingenuity will help us continue to drive innovation, making an impact on the reliability, performance, and scalability of Skip\xe2\x80\x99s industry-leading technology.

Role Description:

We are looking for a passionate, hard-working and talented Technology Manager who has experience managing engineers building world-class solutions. The person chosen for this position will have the opportunity to contribute their creative ideas and energy to our global organization. The successful candidate is a team member with a strong software development background.

What\xe2\x80\x99s On your Plate:

Leading the architectural coherence of your components in the wider context of the whole SkipTheDishes platform.

Managing the technology roadmap for the components that the team manages, making sure we drive the platform forwards architecturally.

Fostering a strong team & professional development of cross functional members, leading teams of Engineers of all levels, and working closely with senior stakeholders across product and delivery.

Guiding product development in line with agreed processes e.g Continuous Delivery, Stability/Scalability/Security.

Assisting product & delivery to shape deliverables around any technical constraints.

Championing engineering excellence and technical improvements.

Partnering with product and delivery to prioritise work and measure success.

Managing stakeholder expectations and liaising with other product development departments and influencing other backlogs where appropriate.

Instilling a proactive attitude to getting the job done.

Providing day to day technical leadership for your teams.

Technical coordination and forward planning with other teams to ensure risks and blockers identified ahead of time.

Responsible for the management of multiple critical platform components.

Leading a function that directly and significantly impacts our external reputation.

Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.

Managing release risk - being the decision point for their teams.

Making sure out of hours support is appropriate.

Recipe for Success:

Skills

Understands working with and developing a team of Engineers, Product Managers, UX Designers, and Support Technicians.

Understands SKIP\xe2\x80\x94both in terms of the team\xe2\x80\x99s objectives and those of the company as a whole.

Manages the software development process from idea to release.

Manages technical projects and deployments.

Works independently and solves complex problems.

Uses best practices to improve products, services, and processes.

Manages shifting priorities; is flexible and proactive in a sometimes unpredictable environment.

Communicates effectively in person and in writing.

Knowledge

In-depth understanding of software engineering. Has subject matter expertise and experience.

Understanding of AWS services or other large cloud services providers.

Understanding of developing and operating marketplace-like products.

Good understanding of terraform and best practices.

Good understanding of how to drive a high-performance culture within their team.

Broad understanding of Skip\'s day-to-day business, strategies, and priorities across the company as a whole.

Basic understanding of all disciplines within their team (EX: software engineering, product management, design, research).

Experience

Commercial experience, some of which has been working at a Senior to Principal level.

Proven track record of delivering high-quality work and driving best practices across teams and departments.

Experience of looking broadly across the discipline of software development, both within SKIP and the wider marketplace.

Successful stakeholder management experience.

Business or accounting experience is useful.

Proven leadership skills in coaching, mentoring, performance management, and related fields.

Why work at Skip?

Picture this: you, dressed in your fave casual attire, amongst a team of friendly and passionate colleagues. You feel pride knowing your input and uniqueness are not only embraced but make an impact on a major Canadian company and its satisfied customers. As the company grows, so do you \xe2\x80\x94 you meet and surpass new challenges every day.

That\xe2\x80\x99s just a small taste of what it\xe2\x80\x99s like to work at one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading tech companies. If you\xe2\x80\x99re hungry for opportunity, growth, and something meaningful in a dynamic, yet casual environment, we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you.

Note: All employees will be asked to sign a Consent for Disclosure of Personal Information in order to complete a background check. Job offers will be conditional upon results that the Company determines to be satisfactory

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