VP of Engineering
Vendasta Technologies, Saskatoon SK
Career Description
Vendasta is seeking a technical expert to lead our development function to new heights! As VP of Engineering, you will be responsible for building and maintaining a talented group of full-stack Software Developers, consistently focused on delivering world-class SaaS through the Vendasta Platform. The VP of Engineering will work cross-divisionally to harness and lead Vendasta’s nearly 20 teams of Software Developers, with a focus on establishing purpose and clarity, leading and motivating change, growing others, and driving technical innovation.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader, able to mentor high-performing teams to accelerate professional growth and goal accomplishment; an expert in all things development, able to lead by example & navigate the development team through complex stories towards simple & elegant solutions; a strategic advisor, able to understand the complex challenges of a dynamic, SaaS business environment and drive change effectively.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Growth
- Lead in overall development strategy for Vendasta by maintaining industry knowledge and keeping informed regarding the latest trends and advancements in technology that could impact the company overall and provide a competitive advantage
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Work in collaboration with CTO to define technology vision & strategy and work with Engineering Managers and Team Leads to implement effectively among teams
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Deliver growth through development strategy and technology solutions by continually seeking new ways to improve processes and implement solutions
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Be an expert within advanced domains of development and represent Vendasta as a spokesperson for technology-related matters within internal forums and at external events (conferences, etc.)
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Review, iterate on, and implement any necessary changes to service-level objectives, working collaboratively with key stakeholders to define measurable and achievable service level agreements (SLAs)
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Maximize Vendasta’s SRED claim and provide any necessary supporting documentation or additional grants or proposals
Functional Management
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Attract and recruit talent across the development function, continually preparing and planning for continuous improvement of technology, people, culture, and process
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Build and lead a high-performing team of Software Developers dedicated to achieving Vendasta’s overall goals through constant innovation, drive, and agility
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Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with Engineering Management to communicate functional goals, follow-up on progress, as well as encourage and assist with professional development among teams
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Provide support to Engineering Managers and Team Leads in regards to developing leadership capabilities, maintaining employee engagement, and encouraging employee growth
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Foster an environment that drives innovation and challenges employees to explore and new ideas and technologies that aim to grow the business; encourage experimentation and continual improvement through regular
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Hackathons, knowledge sharing, professional development time, and technical debt reduction
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Build strong cross-functional partnerships with engineering, design, marketing, distribution, and service fulfillment at multiple levels within the company
Skills & Qualifications
Strategy & Growth
- 10+ years of development experience—preferably with 5+ years of increasing leadership responsibilities and management of teams of 50+
- 5+ years experience in SaaS and Agile methodologies
- Bachelors of Science in Computer Science or related field
- Exposure to modern development methodologies and programming languages
- Demonstrated experience balancing technology initiatives with business objectives
- Highly-effective relationship builder & manager with demonstrated proficiency in collaborating successfully with various internal and external groups
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-productivity environment
- Public presentation experience—successfully making both business and technical cases to public, industry, and Executive audience
Functional Management
- Demonstrated ability to build up, lead, and grow a large team to success—with proven ability to lead through influence, excellence, and example
- A strong background in building teams by developing leaders and managers and recruiting outstanding talent
- A history of motivating and influencing highly-skilled professionals to achieve major organizational goals
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, develop plans, and successfully execute over multiple quarters
Why Vendasta
Vendasta is a software company that is driving local economies. Headquartered in downtown Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we build a platform that helps B2B companies sell digital solutions to local businesses. Through our partners around the world, we’re helping more than 1 million local businesses thrive and succeed—and we have fun doing it.