Britton Transport

The software applications, platforms and tools are critical for the growth and continuous value deliver at Bison Transport.

The Software Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing a diverse team of software developers responsible for creating and managing in house and vendor software applications/solutions across a variety of technologies including web applications and web services, mobile apps, domain logic and rules, data integration & transforms and databases while managing the maintenance of each.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team to deliver solutions. You will have solid experience overseeing teams and be familiar with secure coding principles, software development lifecycle concepts (waterfall, agile, CI/CD) all the policies, procedures and technical issues related to software programming. The Software Engineering Manager is the “go to” when it comes to software developers.

You will enjoy working with a highly collaborative team of Product Owners, Architects, Business and Systems Analysts, in a geographically diverse environment that values quality, speed and innovation while maintaining exceptional customer centric service. You will use your leadership capabilities and mindset to help empower, energize, and motivate the teams in our organization.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Building and leading a team of software systems engineers working across a diverse set solutions and technologies.
• Aligning development team capacity and skillsets to product pipelines and backlogs.
• Collaborating with Product Owners, Architects, Business Leaders, Infrastructure and Operations teams on approach, selection, development, and implementation of relevant and impactful technology solutions.
• Maintaining robust, repeatable, scalable, engineering processes that delivery reliable, resilient, and secure solutions.
• Identifying and leveraging tools to support the engineers with delivering on-time, minimizing risk of errors, and reducing risks when changes occur.
• Guiding software development efforts consistent with agreed priorities.
• Monitoring progress and leading status updates across multiple teams and technical groups.
• Setting relevant yet ambitious objectives in line with identified development areas and overall organizational goals.
• Coaching a team and supporting their career and skills development.
• Ensuring the reliability and availability of critical platform components and ensuring continuity of software development teams that support.
• Committed to maintaining the technical health of the technology stack and reducing technical debt at every opportunity.
• Vigilant to support the positive compliant cybersecurity company posture by familiarizing with all policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines and act accordingly.

Our Ideal Candidate will possess:

• 8+ years working on large projects from inception to delivery.
• 5+ years of progressively increasing leadership responsibility.
• Post-secondary degree in computer science, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of engineering best practices and ability to implement high standards in code reviews, build processes, testing and deployment.
• Experience driving decision-making at various levels in an organization.
• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle concepts and release processes.
• Strong track-record in managing complex cross-functional projects and product pipelines.
• Ability to keep the big picture in focus and to provide clear, well-structured, and concise communications tailored to each appropriate audience.
• Experience managing people to high performance and reaching their potential.
• Hands on experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and Security tools.
• Experience with on premise, hybrid, and cloud-based technologies.

Why Bison: 

• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

About Bison: 

• Celebrating over 50 years in Business
• Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
• Committed to environmental sustainability

Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.