Software Development Manager

LawDepot

. Lead software developers responsible for the contract platform and internal CMS editor experience .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Entity FrameworkJavaScriptSQLTypeScriptVue.js.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead software developers responsible for the contract platform and internal CMS editor experience
Shape technical direction and translate business goals into reliable software delivery
Manage Software Developers and Scrum Masters
Set expectations, coach team members, guide performance and career development, and build shared ownership of delivery and production quality
Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders on strategy and technical roadmaps
Remove delivery obstacles and focus teams on high-impact work
Translate technical context, risks, dependencies, and trade-offs into business language
Make architecture and technology selection decisions aligned with business goals and scalability
Manage project schedules, scope, estimates, dependencies, risks, and delivery commitments
Apply AI to technical investigation, prototyping, code review, test development, documentation, and delivery analysis
Coach developers on AI-assisted engineering practices
Strengthen practices for web applications, APIs, data models, automated testing, CI/CD, security, and production troubleshooting
Manage releases, rollout readiness, rollback planning, incident response, technical quality, and removal of obsolete code or feature flags
Enable website experimentation with Product and Analytics teams
Support hiring, onboarding, daily operations, and people management
Collaborate with Product, UX, QA, Architecture, and Information Systems leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary education in Computing Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
2+ years of experience leading software development teams and supporting developer performance, growth, and delivery
7+ years of experience in software development, architecture, or technical delivery
Experience managing projects, processes, priorities, and technical delivery in a software development environment
Strong technical judgment across web applications, APIs, data models, automated testing, CI/CD, security, and production troubleshooting
Hands-on experience using AI platforms, agents, or related tools in real software engineering work
Ability to validate AI-generated output, identify risks, and coach others on where human judgment is required
Strong business acumen and ability to connect technical decisions to company priorities and operational outcomes
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional business stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining trade-offs, negotiating scope, and aligning stakeholders
Familiarity with Agile processes and cross-functional software delivery
Experience with TypeScript or JavaScript, C#/.NET, Vue, SQL Server, and Entity Framework Core is nice to have
Experience introducing reusable AI workflows, engineering playbooks, or developer enablement practices is nice to have
Familiarity with Model Context Protocol or similar approaches is nice to have
Experience leading AI adoption, technical transformation, or broader change management initiatives is nice to have
Ability to work permanently in Canada, as indicated by the application question

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent total compensation package
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
Health Care Spending / Personal Spending Account
37.5-hour work weeks
Flexible schedules
Ability to bank hours
Paid vacation
Bonus personal days
Continuous learning opportunities
LinkedIn Learning subscriptions
Training budgets
Company share plan
Free catered lunches for the entire office
Monthly social events
Personal offices and collaborative workspaces
Free and easily accessible parking
Hybrid working arrangements
Fully remote work option across Canada