Software Development Director

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Software Development Director in Canada.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to drive large-scale software development initiatives within a fast-growing global technology environment. The role focuses on leading distributed engineering teams, shaping technical strategy, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable and secure digital products used by millions of users worldwide. You will play a key role in aligning engineering execution with business objectives while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Working closely with Product, DevOps, QA, and executive stakeholders, you will influence architecture decisions, optimize development processes, and mentor engineering leaders across multiple regions. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with strategic leadership capabilities and thrives in dynamic, product-driven organizations. The role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the growth and evolution of a globally recognized technology ecosystem.

• Define and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with business goals, ensuring scalability, performance, and long-term technical success.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multiple software engineering teams, including engineering managers, team leads, and senior developers across distributed global environments.
• Drive the successful delivery of product and platform initiatives while maintaining high standards for quality, security, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Guide system architecture evolution and promote the adoption of modern technologies, cloud infrastructure, and scalable software development practices.
• Optimize development workflows, Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, release management processes, and engineering performance metrics.
• Collaborate closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and executive leadership teams to define priorities, technical roadmaps, and delivery expectations.
• Identify technical and operational risks proactively while implementing best practices for observability, testing, compliance, and security.
• Foster a high-performance engineering culture centered on accountability, transparency, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Support organizational growth by strengthening engineering processes, improving cross-functional collaboration, and scaling technical operations effectively.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, including at least 5 years in engineering leadership or software management roles.
• Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional, and distributed engineering teams in high-growth technology environments.
• Strong expertise in cloud infrastructure platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Microsoft Azure.
• Deep understanding of scalable architectures, microservices, modern backend systems, and software engineering best practices.
• Solid experience with Agile development methodologies, CI/CD practices, DevOps collaboration, and software delivery optimization.
• Strong technical decision-making, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience managing globally distributed teams and supporting organizational scaling initiatives.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience within gaming, fintech, platform-as-a-service, developer tools, or payment technology environments is considered an advantage.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant certifications in cloud technologies, Agile methodologies, or technical leadership are considered a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from CAD $140,000 to $160,000 annually.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous paid time off and work-life balance support.
• Personalized career development roadmap with access to ongoing training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, innovative, and globally distributed technology environment.
• Exposure to large-scale technical projects impacting millions of users worldwide.
• Supportive workplace culture focused on creativity, inclusion, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Access to leadership opportunities and career advancement within a rapidly evolving global organization.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and employee wellbeing.