Bilingual Manager, Software Engineering

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

CMHC is committed to continuously improving our IT services and operational efficiency. The addition of new IT roles is a strategic move to bolster our capabilities and ensure we can meet the evolving needs of our clients and stakeholders.

Join the Business Solutions Engineering Team in the Manager – Software Engineering position. You will lead and cultivate a team of technology specialists to foster an environment of continuous learning and innovation. This role is instrumental in establishing best practices, promoting technical excellence, and facilitating knowledge sharing. Reporting to the Senior Manager of the CRM Platform team, you will be responsible to guide the team in delivering IT application and development services, while also driving the evolution of software engineering methodologies and practices.

What you will do:

• Build and lead the team to deliver business value and outcomes in alignment with the organization’s priorities, fostering an environment of agility, productivity, and innovation.
• Develop and implement software engineering practices, training, and ensure consistency across the projects, the product teams by establishing and promoting best practices and standards in software developments.
• Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and ensure continuous enhancement of software engineering practices by continuously improving the measurement of software delivery metrics, client satisfaction, issue resolution, and other key performance indicators for senior management.
• Lead the implementation of innovative solutions that enhance the organization’s competitive edge and inspire the team to innovate and think creatively to solve complex problems by promoting a culture of experimentation and learning from failures.
• Engage with project and product teams to understand their needs and then define, deliver, monitor, market, and refine ways of working, tools, platforms in a way that maximizes efficient delivery of customer value.
  Provide expert guidance and establish performance measures to team members and supervise and review their work to provide performance coaching and feedback and to ensure quality of the work activities performed.

What you should have

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering or related field. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering working with software delivery life cycle end-to-end solution implementation, including planning, estimation, testing and delivery.
• A minimum of 3 years of management experience with direct supervision including coaching, supporting individuals through change and creating the conditions to enable performance excellence and innovation.
• Proficiency with design patterns, code reviews, and software debugging techniques.
• Solid understanding of application security principles, including the process of identifying and repairing vulnerabilities in application software. Familiarity with tools and techniques to test and monitor applications for security vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to reason logically and recognize assumptions. 
• Solution-oriented approach with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, peers, and team members.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to persuade, influence and/or negotiate with others, including senior management (English and French). 

Technologies

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM
• Experience in developing code using Visual Studio, .Net Development (C#).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including Azure Functions and Logic Apps
• Good understanding of agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git.
   

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!