Software Development Manager

JANA is focused on improving the integrity of gas pipeline systems through the application of advanced risk modeling technologies. Our models and software are defensible and highly predictive, allowing gas pipeline operators to take actions to reduce risk in their systems. And our Integrity Data suite enables pipeline operators to finally capture their pipeline asset data and unlock the value associated with this data.

• As an entrepreneurial company, we provide an exciting, dynamic and respectful work environment where you will be an important contributor to the JANA Team. Our Mission at JANA is “Better Pipelines for a Better World” – we are true believers and inspire our employees to join us in this Mission!
• High-energy Collaborative Environment: JANA combines the energy of a start-up software organization with the discipline of a precision engineering firm.
  
• Social Events: Join the entire JANA Team for fun virtual Social Events like our Beer Club. We also like to get together for in-person events such as our Annual Birthday Bonspiel, Holiday events, our annual Company Picnic, and team events!
  
• Giving Back: JANA is dedicated to giving back to our community. We hold an annual food drive for the Aurora Foodbank and have become one of their top contributors!
  
• JANA promotes a healthy work-life balance: Through our comprehensive vacation program, floater days, and a hybrid work environment (up to 20% a month in office) JANA employees are able to take time to rest and rejuvenate!
  
• Employee Recognition: We aim to Win, and we love to celebrate Wins with our People. We also offer a Phantom Share Program and annual bonuses!

We are looking for a hands-on Software Development Manager to help lead our rapidly growing team. JANA’s software team is building the next generation of Integrity Management and Risk Management software.  Reporting to our Director of Software, you will be responsible for working closely with cross-functional teams of developers, product owners, and engineers to build collaboration and drive performance of our teams. 

To thrive in this role, you’ll be someone who works well with others and enjoys collaborating.  You have a technical background, but you use that more to help with solving problems, communicating at a non-technical level and driving professional growth rather than hands on coding.

Team Leadership

• The JANA Way: Functions in alignment with JANA's Values and Professional Culture
• Cultivate and nurture healthy team culture in the scope of JANA’s culture
• Collaborate with product, software and engineering teams to plan releases, clarify requirements, and influence developers
• Take a leadership role in recruiting, hiring and onboarding
• Remove roadblocks and support the team to overcome impediments to their success
• Mentor Software Developers and provide honest coaching and motivation to help them grow
• Represent your team in strategic and commercial discussions. occasionally with clients

Technical Leadership

• Lead technical design sessions and contribute problem solving approaches
• Champion best software best practices and build or refine processes
• Review designs, architecture, and code for quality, scalability and maintainability
• Advocate for introduction of new technologies and techniques

Technical Qualifications

• Undergraduate in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience as a professional software developer
• 3+ years of experience in a professional software leadership capacity
• A drive and passion to continually learn  and drive improve
• Strong ability to communicate both in written and verbal form
• Experience with development of Azure Services
• Basic knowledge and experience with DevOps
• Strong software design principles as it relates to building web-based application platforms, APIs and data modeling
• Strong experience in agile methodologies
• Proven experience delivering new products and/or new product versions and features
• Experience with development of web based applications
• Experience with development using relational databases

Desired Technical Qualifications

• Experience working with GIS systems such as ESRI ArcGIS
• Experience working with Mobile Applications

Required Skills

• Speaking/Presenting: Clearly articulates ideas, opinions, and information in technical presentations and discussions so that the intended purpose is achieved, and the needs of the audience are met
• Collaboration: Works effectively with others to achieve positive results
• Problem-solving: Able to analyze complex problems and formulate different points of attack to come up with viable solutions
• Prioritization: Coordinates and organizes resources and people in efficient and effective ways to accomplish larger strategies and goals
• Mentor Courage: Provides direct, honest, fair and constructive feedback and related actions

JANA is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process; in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. By applying for a position with JANA, you understand that we use third party systems and recruiting agencies that may employ the use of Artificial Intelligence within their programs for finding, screening, assessing, and/or selecting candidates. You also understand that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of check performed is determined by the role and JANA’s employment policies. Checks may include any of the following: employment verification, employment references, SIN validation, education verification, criminal records check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and/or credit check. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks you are required to complete. We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.