Technical Manager

At BlueCat, we take immense pride in our award-winning culture, an integral part of our identity. We are proud recipients of several prestigious accolades, including the "Great Place to Work" certification. By becoming a part of our team, you not only join a company at the forefront of technology but also become an integral member of Canada's top workplaces in various categories, including Technology, Today's Youth and Women, and Mental Health and Inclusion.

BlueCat seeks a Technical Manager as an excellent leader, a strong developer who still enjoys pushing code into production. The position is a player/coach role, with development contributions and leadership duties each occupying about half of the candidates’ time. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced and dynamic work environment, who has the personality to rally support from all our different internal stakeholders.

The Technical Manager will contribute to the development and design of BlueCat’s solutions in an agile team environment, collaborate with the Development team as hands on worker as well.

·       Contribute to the development and design of BlueCat’s solutions in an agile team environment.

·       Work with technologies such as Python, JavaScript, React, Flask, Pytest, Gitlab, Jenkins, Docker, Linux, C/C++.

·       Hands on contribution to the code base. (Yes, you will be programming.)

·       Lead, mentor and manage a team core software developers.

·       Collaborate with a remote team of software developers around the globe.

·       Participate in product discussions, influence the development roadmap, and take ownership and responsibility over projects to make them happen.

·       Responsible for quality, reliability and scalability of the teams’ deliverables.

·       At least 3 years of experience leading a software development team in an Agile environment in a manager role or as a team-lead.

·       5+ years of solid commercial software development experience.

·       Fluent in at least one language & happy working in Java, C/C++, Python and React.

·       Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.

·       Strong leadership skills.

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

·       Significant development experience with large enterprise solutions.

·       Experience in a customer facing environment.

If you share our enthusiasm for the future of our company and are eager to contribute to our vibrant workplace, we look forward to receiving your application! Our comprehensive benefits encompass your health, financial well-being, and overall wellness, and we are committed to providing an exceptional work environment, enriching employee programs, and fostering a remarkable company culture. At our core, we champion values such as transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, the pursuit of enjoyment.

In addition, we offer a range of appealing perks, including:

A Professional Development Budget

Dedicated Wellness Days and Wellness Week

A Lifestyle Spending Account

An Employee Recognition Program

Join us in shaping the future of our organization, where your talent and dedication can truly thrive. We invite you to apply and become a valuable member of our team!