Job Description

Ready for a challenge?

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Born in the Prairies, now part of a worldwide network, Skip is a tech company with an entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to be the best. We're a people-first, collaborative company with a fun, dynamic and innovative environment. Our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it's a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, grabbing some groceries or sunscreen, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.

About this Role:

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We are looking for a passionate, hard-working and talented Software Development 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.

These are some of the key ingredients to the role:

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Managing the Engineering roadmap for the components that the team manages, making sure we drive the platform forward 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. Instilling a proactive attitude to getting the job done. Providing day-to-day technical leadership for your team. Having regular 1-2-1 conversations with team members to review and track career development progress. Celebrate success in achieving these goals and progress towards them. 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. Partnering with product and delivery to prioritize work and measure success. Managing stakeholder expectations and liaising with other product development departments and influencing other backlogs where appropriate. Technical coordination and forward planning with other teams to ensure risks and blockers are identified ahead of time. Responsible for the management of multiple critical platform components. Leading a function that directly and significantly impacts our external reputation. Managing release risk - being the decision point for their teams. Make sure out-of-hours support is appropriate.

What will you bring to the table?

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Skills:

Understands working with and developing a team of Engineers, Product Managers, UX Designers, and Support Technicians. Understands SKIP--both in terms of the team's 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:

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

What It's Like To Work At Skip:

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Skip is the kind of workplace that garnered a "Top Places to Work in Manitoba" and it was no small coincidence. We set out to make this a place our employees are proud to tell their Mothers, Fathers, friends and anyone who will listen that they work here. Skip team members feel pride knowing their 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 -- you meet and surpass new challenges every day.



That's just a small taste of what it's like to work at one of Canada's leading tech companies. If you're hungry for opportunity, growth, and something meaningful in a dynamic, fun and challenging environment, we'd love to hear from you.



SkipTheDishes is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel they truly belong and where everyone is included, seen, heard and respected.



In keeping with our values, all applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of: gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, marital/domestic partner status, (dis)ability, neurodivergence, or any other characteristic protected by law. Should you require any accommodations throughout the hiring process, we encourage you to reach out to your talent acquisition specialist.



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.

Are you ready to take your seat? Apply now!

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