Loopio is a workplace that unleashes learning & growth opportunities for our Loopers. We provide autonomous, challenging work that allows each employee to master their craft. We attract and retain people who are naturally curious, have grit and are eager to grow and build their careers. At Loopio, we genuinely support each other, because true success comes from working as #oneteam. We root for each other’s success and always remember to take time to celebrate, have fun, and Get Loopi!
We are looking for an experienced
Software Development Manager
to lead our development team and drive the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions. In this role, you will oversee project planning, team collaboration, and process improvements to ensure our software products meet both current and future needs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Product Design, and Platform teams to deliver exceptional products that exceed customer expectations.
Work Hours:
This role requires close collaboration with teams across Canada, the UK, and India. To accommodate the time zone differences, you will be expected to work from 11am - 7:30pm IST.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Team Leadership and Development: Manage, mentor, and support a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment that enables each team member to reach their full potential.
- Project Planning and Execution: Lead planning and execution of software development projects, helping to define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products.
- Technical Guidance and Decision-Making: Provide technical direction for the design, development, and maintenance of software applications, utilizing best practices to achieve efficiency and scalability.
- Process Improvement: Implement and optimize development processes, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) to enhance team productivity, quality, and transparency in delivery.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Design, QA, and Platform teams to define product requirements, establish release goals, and ensure alignment between development and business objectives.
- Performance and Code Quality: Establish and uphold coding standards, code reviews, and testing practices to ensure high-quality code and minimize technical debt.
- Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify potential project risks, technical challenges, and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
- Technical Expertise: 7+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years in a management or team lead role. Strong understanding of modern software development practices and experience with cloud-based architectures and microservices.
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, managing both high-level strategy and day-to-day operations effectively.
- Project Management: Proven experience managing complex projects, with skills in project scoping, resource planning, and Agile methodologies.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to break down complex problems and navigate issues with logical, efficient, and sustainable solutions.
- Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Adaptability and Innovation: A proactive approach to problem-solving with a focus on continuous improvement, adaptability, and willingness to explore new technologies and methods.
- University degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent industry experience
Where You’ll Work
- Loopio is based in Canada with hub regions around the world. Right now, our employees (or Loopers, as we call ourselves!) live and work in Ahmedabad, Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Toronto, Vancouver, and London (UK).
- Loopio is a remote-first workplace because we recognize the advantages of working flexibly. Our India hub employees live and work remotely within Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Bengaluru and work 11am - 7:30pm IST unless otherwise stated.
- You’ll collaborate with your teams virtually across India, UK and North America (we’re just a Zoom call and Slack message away!) and have established core sync hours and focus time during the workday to enable us to work smarter together. Additionally, we encourage asynchronous collaboration to effectively work as a global #OneTeam!
Why You’ll Love Working at Loopio
- Your manager supports your development by providing ongoing feedback and regular 1-on-1s
- You have tons of autonomy and responsibility: this role provides an opportunity to try new things and push creative boundaries
- You’ll learn more than you thought was possible; our team is obsessed with personal and professional growth (every Looper receives a professional mastery allowance each year)
- You’ll be set up to work remotely with a MacBook laptop, a monthly phone and internet allowance, and a work-from-home budget to help get your home office all set up!
- Join us in regular company socials, AMA (Ask-Me-Anything), and quarterly kick-off to celebrate the big wins and milestones as #oneteam!
- You’ll be joining a culture that has thoughtfully built out opportunities for connections in a remote first environment.
- We have Employee Resource Groups, various fun virtual activities, and many more moments for us to have fun and learn together!
- You’ll be a part of an award-winning workplace and one of Canada’s fastest growing companies with ample opportunity to make a big impact here!
Equal Opportunity Statement
We recognize that all too often, potential candidates don’t apply for a position simply because they don’t hit every single criteria included in the job description—particularly members of underrepresented groups.Whether or not your experience checks off all the boxes on a job posting, we still encourage you to apply to ensure that your application receives a review from our team. We understand that a resume can only showcase so much during the applicant stage, so we've created prompts in the application for you to share more about yourself.
If you've made a career transition (or a few!), you’re self taught in a new role, or you have skills/experience you’d like to highlight, we want to hear more about what you could bring to the table.Loopio is an equal opportunity employer that is deeply committed to building equitable workplaces that are diverse and inclusive. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds and lifestyles to consider us as a future employer. Please contact a member of our Talent Experience team (work@loopio.com) should you require accommodations at any point during our virtual interview processes.Apply for this job
