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Director, Software Development & Technology
What is Equisoft? Equisoft is a global provider of digital solutions for insurance and investment, recognized by over 250 of the world's leading financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive ecosystem of scalable solutions that help our customers meet all the challenges brought about by this era of digital transformation, thanks to our business needs-driven approach, industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and experts. With its business-driven approach, in-depth industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and multicultural team of experts based in North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, Equisoft helps its customers meet the challenges of this era of digital transformation.
Why Choose Equisoft? With +50+ employees, we are a stable organization that offers career advancement opportunities and fosters a stimulant environment. If that’s not enough, then check out these other perks below:
Hiring Location: Canada (Montreal)
You are working in a collaborative hybrid workspace
Full-time Permanent Role
Benefits available day 1: Medical, Dental, Retirement Plan, Telemedicine Program, Employee Assistance Program, etc. (Canada)
Number of hours per week: 40
Educational Support (LinkedIn Learning, LOMA Courses and Equisoft University)
We are seeking a technically strong Director of Software Development & Technology to lead a multi-disciplinary development team to deliver innovative products to the market. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with a strategic vision to drive product delivery. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, is adaptable and solution-driven, excels at managing complex systems, and can balance technical depth with business acumen. You will be responsible for guiding architecture decisions while ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality software that meets business objectives.
Your Day with Equisoft:
Team and Process Management
Optimize team structure, roles, and processes to achieve division and product family objectives
Ensure cohesion between product goals, team objectives, roadmap, and individual goals
Be accountable for roadmap delivery, team velocity, and quality
Implement continuous improvement processes
Identify KPIs to measure and communicate progress
Lead agile practices and principles
Navigate ambiguity, bring structure to complex challenges, and drive alignment across teams
Work cross-functionally to bring clarity to priorities and define success criteria
Operate closely with the team, wearing multiple hats to ensure critical projects are executed successfully
Own delivery by collaborating with Product Managers and business stakeholders
Lead sprint planning, retrospectives, and other team activities
Manage integrations with external partners and oversee software development lifecycle
Technical Leadership & Expertise
Develop deep understanding of existing systems and guide continuous optimization and evolution
Act as a technical expert for the team through your deep knowledge and understanding of software engineering principles, technologies, and best practices
Architect and scale business systems with understanding of event-driven systems
Evaluate technical architecture decisions to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency
Drive continuous delivery of value, ensuring high availability and operational excellence
Develop quick prototypes to validate ideas or assist with technical spikes
Provide troubleshooting skills to solve production and customer issues under pressure
Make implementation of architecture decisions for product features, refactoring, and aligning with strategic directions
Collaborate with architects and technical leadership on strategic direction
Drive up-to-date technical documentation including support and runbooks
Requirements:
Technical
Minimum 10 years of software development experience, 5 years in management
Experience delivering product roadmaps and leading cross-functional projects
Excellent knowledge of English and French (Written and Oral)
Experience structuring teams to align with strategic objectives and maximize value
Solid track record of successful projects delivery in a high-pressure environment through your tenacity and ability to juggle competing priorities and timelines
Deep knowledge of software engineering principles, technologies, and best practices
Strong development background with expertise in multiple technology stacks (Node, JVM, .NET)
Deep understanding of cloud-native, distributed microservice architectures
Experience with Kotlin, Python, Java, React JS, cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure), Kubernetes, CI/CD tools
Expertise in modern software delivery and operational excellence
Ability to quickly adapt to and work with existing technologies while evaluating potential improvements
Operational excellence mindset with experience running and managing business-critical cloud systems
Ability to deliver solutions for complex business problems through standard SDLC
Soft skills
Strong sense of organization and prioritizing
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate, write and synthesize information
Ability to multi-task in a rapid-paced environment
Team spirit, tact, diplomacy, autonomy, rigor, and discipline
Equisoft is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ****** orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We thank you for your interest in our company and we guarantee that all submitted applications will be considered.
Only those whose applications are selected will be contacted for interview purposes. By submitting your application, you consent to Equisoft collecting, using & storing your personal data in order to apply for a job and for Equisoft to analyze your application. Due to the nature of its products and services, Equisoft will perform thorough background checks prior to confirming one’s employment.
Director, Software Development & Technology
What is Equisoft? Equisoft is a global provider of digital solutions for insurance and investment, recognized by over 250 of the world's leading financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive ecosystem of scalable solutions that help our customers meet all the challenges brought about by this era of digital transformation, thanks to our business needs-driven approach, industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and experts. With its business-driven approach, in-depth industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and multicultural team of experts based in North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, Equisoft helps its customers meet the challenges of this era of digital transformation.
Why Choose Equisoft? With +50+ employees, we are a stable organization that offers career advancement opportunities and fosters a stimulant environment. If that’s not enough, then check out these other perks below:
Hiring Location: Canada (Montreal)
You are working in a collaborative hybrid workspace
Full-time Permanent Role
Benefits available day 1: Medical, Dental, Retirement Plan, Telemedicine Program, Employee Assistance Program, etc. (Canada)
Number of hours per week: 40
Educational Support (LinkedIn Learning, LOMA Courses and Equisoft University)
We are seeking a technically strong Director of Software Development & Technology to lead a multi-disciplinary development team to deliver innovative products to the market. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with a strategic vision to drive product delivery. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, is adaptable and solution-driven, excels at managing complex systems, and can balance technical depth with business acumen. You will be responsible for guiding architecture decisions while ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality software that meets business objectives.
Your Day with Equisoft:
Team and Process Management
Optimize team structure, roles, and processes to achieve division and product family objectives
Ensure cohesion between product goals, team objectives, roadmap, and individual goals
Be accountable for roadmap delivery, team velocity, and quality
Implement continuous improvement processes
Identify KPIs to measure and communicate progress
Lead agile practices and principles
Navigate ambiguity, bring structure to complex challenges, and drive alignment across teams
Work cross-functionally to bring clarity to priorities and define success criteria
Operate closely with the team, wearing multiple hats to ensure critical projects are executed successfully
Own delivery by collaborating with Product Managers and business stakeholders
Lead sprint planning, retrospectives, and other team activities
Manage integrations with external partners and oversee software development lifecycle
Technical Leadership & Expertise
Develop deep understanding of existing systems and guide continuous optimization and evolution
Act as a technical expert for the team through your deep knowledge and understanding of software engineering principles, technologies, and best practices
Architect and scale business systems with understanding of event-driven systems
Evaluate technical architecture decisions to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency
Drive continuous delivery of value, ensuring high availability and operational excellence
Develop quick prototypes to validate ideas or assist with technical spikes
Provide troubleshooting skills to solve production and customer issues under pressure
Make implementation of architecture decisions for product features, refactoring, and aligning with strategic directions
Collaborate with architects and technical leadership on strategic direction
Drive up-to-date technical documentation including support and runbooks
Requirements:
Technical
Minimum 10 years of software development experience, 5 years in management
Experience delivering product roadmaps and leading cross-functional projects
Excellent knowledge of English and French (Written and Oral)
Experience structuring teams to align with strategic objectives and maximize value
Solid track record of successful projects delivery in a high-pressure environment through your tenacity and ability to juggle competing priorities and timelines
Deep knowledge of software engineering principles, technologies, and best practices
Strong development background with expertise in multiple technology stacks (Node, JVM, .NET)
Deep understanding of cloud-native, distributed microservice architectures
Experience with Kotlin, Python, Java, React JS, cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure), Kubernetes, CI/CD tools
Expertise in modern software delivery and operational excellence
Ability to quickly adapt to and work with existing technologies while evaluating potential improvements
Operational excellence mindset with experience running and managing business-critical cloud systems
Ability to deliver solutions for complex business problems through standard SDLC
Soft skills
Strong sense of organization and prioritizing
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate, write and synthesize information
Ability to multi-task in a rapid-paced environment
Team spirit, tact, diplomacy, autonomy, rigor, and discipline
Equisoft is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ****** orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We thank you for your interest in our company and we guarantee that all submitted applications will be considered.
Only those whose applications are selected will be contacted for interview purposes. By submitting your application, you consent to Equisoft collecting, using & storing your personal data in order to apply for a job and for Equisoft to analyze your application. Due to the nature of its products and services, Equisoft will perform thorough background checks prior to confirming one’s employment.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director, Software Development & Technology position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Montréal offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
