Senior Director of Software Development and QA

LBMX is growing again . . .

We are seeking a  Senior Director of Software Development and QA.

LBMX is a dynamic and growing software solutions company with an international perspective, located in London, Ontario.  LBMX is the leading business marketplace provider for Buying Groups and Purchasing Co-operatives.  With a flourishing customer base throughout North America, the United Kingdom and as far away as New Zealand and Australia, we are sure to offer a breadth of experience that provides the successful candidate with endless opportunities to expand their abilities.  

If you are an experienced candidate looking for an exciting future and you’re someone who is passionate about life, takes ownership of their role, isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and thrives being part of a team then we invite you to apply. 

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join our team as the Senior Director of Software Development and QA. In this role, you will oversee our software development and QA teams, driving technical excellence, operational efficiency, and collaboration across the organization.

Working closely with the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), you will play a critical role in shaping the company's technical strategy while ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.  You will also work collaboratively with our Chief Product Officer (CPO) to coordinate priorities as well as strategic product objectives.    

The critical success factor for this role is a demonstrated ability to deliver successful, high quality SAAS products to the market on time.  his is a career-defining opportunity for a driven professional ready to take the next big step into senior leadership and make a lasting impact on the company’s success.

*This is an onsite position at our London Ontario office. Must be able to legally work within Canada.*

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of software developers and QA professionals, fostering professional growth, accountability, and collaboration.
• Process Improvement: Design and implement strategies to enhance development efficiency, reduce time-to-market, and ensure product quality.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with the CTO to align technical strategies with business goals and contribute to the company’s technical roadmap.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product management, operations, and other departments to deliver solutions that meet business needs and delight customers.
• Innovation and Excellence: Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and high performance within the development and QA teams.
• Metrics and Performance: Establish and track key performance indicators to evaluate team success, process efficiency, and product quality.
• Problem-Solving and Escalation: Act as a point of escalation for technical challenges, facilitating timely resolutions.
• Operational Oversight: Manage team resources, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful project delivery.

Skill Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, including 3-5 years in a leadership role managing teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading development and QA practices in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical background with the ability to assess and guide development and QA teams effectively.
• Proven ability to mentor and grow teams, fostering a culture of accountability and professional development.
• Experience delivering large-scale software solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in managing on-site, hybrid and remote staff as well as coordinating work between multiple development offices.  You will be expected to travel from time to time to our development office in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
• A track record of driving process improvements and implementing industry best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and timelines for software development projects.
• Familiarity with our technology stack (e.g., C#, .Net Core, SQL Server, RabbitMQ, Angular).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.

The Perks of Working with us!

• Competitive salary and benefits including a health spending account and employee assistance program
• 3 weeks vacation to start with additional paid “LBMX holidays” throughout the year
• Company matched GRSP contributions
• Education subsidies for job related courses
• Maternity/Parental and Compassionate Care Leave Top Up Program
• $500 Staples Allowance for new hires
• Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Small & Medium Employers (2022, 2023)
• Winner of Canada's Top 100 Small & Medium Employers (2024)

LBMX is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. LBMX is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require any accommodations, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.