Company Description
Astucemedia is a global leader in innovative creative and software solutions for real-time data visualization on live TV, studios, museums, immersive experiences, and sports venues. Our software and services enhance augmented reality graphics, virtual sets, video walls, interactive apps, and on-screen overlays across television and digital platforms.
With our proprietary Data Platform software and plugins for real-time graphics engines by Vizrt, Unreal, and Unity, Astucemedia stands at the forefront of data-driven graphics for finance, sports, and elections. Our esteemed clients include ABC News/Disney, NBC Universal, Fox Sports, CBS Sports, beIN Sports, NFL Network, BNN Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, CBC, Radio-Canada, Sky News Arabia, Al Arabiya, Dubai TV, The Media Majlis Museum in Qatar, and Times Square.
Job Description
The Lead Software Development Manager will employ agile methodology principles to plan, manage, and deliver our software products and services. Beyond managing, you will actively engage in development activities, from prototyping and testing new technologies to conducting code reviews.
- Manage and mentor a distributed team of developers, QA, and DevOps.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate the development team’s actions.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance across the organization.
- Serve as a liaison between the development department and senior leadership.
- Oversee the creation and implementation of software products and applications.
- Research and integrate new technologies to enhance company products and services.
- Participate in development roadmap planning and resource allocation.
- Manage and delegate tasks, issues, risks, and action items.
- Monitor progress and performance, facilitating team improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex initiatives.
- Organize demos and product/system testing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in a role such as software development manager, scrum master, or product manager.
- Proficient in agile methodologies, techniques, and frameworks.
- Expertise in software architectures, including monolithic vs microservices and multi-tier and multi-layer.
- Experience building RESTful APIs.
- Proficiency in C# and/or C++.
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
- Excellent project and people management skills.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Additional Information
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work from home policy
- Global travel opportunities
- Health Benefit Insurance Package (including online medical assistance with Dialogue)
- Health and Wellness annual Benefit
- RRSP Matching program