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Modular Solutions

Software Developer

Calgary, AB

Our integrated platform enables insurers, mutuals, MGAs, and brokers to manage core operations ... AI is now a standard part of modern software development. At Modular Solutions, we expect engineers ...

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Senior Software Developer

Calgary, AB

The role The Senior Software Developer is responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and ... development tools across the team to achieve well-engineered outcomes. * Own the release management ...

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Senior Software Developer

Calgary, AB

This role focuses on the end-to-end design and development required to visualize complex geoscience ... state management, API contracts, and data flow design. Build prototypes or proofs-of-concept ...

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What is the difference between Software Dev Manager vs Software Engineer?

AspectSoftware Dev ManagerSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in CS or related field, leadership experienceBachelor's/Master's in CS or related field, coding skills
Work EnvironmentTeam leadership, project management, cross-department collaborationDesign, develop, test software applications
Industry UsageUsed in tech companies, software firms, IT departmentsUsed across tech, finance, healthcare, and more

The main difference is that a Software Dev Manager oversees teams and projects, focusing on leadership and strategy, while a Software Engineer primarily focuses on coding and developing software. Both roles require technical skills, but the manager role adds leadership and project management responsibilities.

What are Software Dev Managers?

Software Dev Managers are professionals who lead and oversee software development teams within an organization. They are responsible for managing projects, guiding developers, setting technical direction, and ensuring that software products are delivered on time and meet quality standards. In addition to technical expertise, they also handle team management tasks such as hiring, mentoring, and performance reviews. Their role is crucial in bridging the gap between business goals and technical implementation.

How does a Software Dev Manager typically balance technical leadership with people management responsibilities?

A Software Dev Manager is often responsible for both guiding the technical direction of projects and supporting the professional growth of their team members. This balance requires clear communication, regular one-on-one meetings, and staying up-to-date with technical trends while also handling performance reviews, hiring, and team development. Effective managers delegate technical tasks appropriately, foster a collaborative team culture, and act as a bridge between developers and other departments. This dual focus can be challenging but is essential for driving both project success and employee satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Software Development Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Software Development Manager, you need a strong background in software engineering, leadership experience, and typically a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools (like Jira), version control systems (such as Git), and agile methodologies is essential, and certifications like PMP or Scrum Master can be advantageous. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team-building abilities help you effectively lead diverse teams and manage stakeholder expectations. These skills and qualifications are crucial for delivering high-quality software on schedule, fostering team growth, and achieving organizational goals.
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Software Developer

Software Developer

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.

Calgary, AB • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose

ICE NGX, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, provides electronic trading, central counterparty clearing and data services to the North American natural gas and electricity markets. Since beginning operations in February 1994, ICE NGX has developed the AB-NIT ("AECO") hub into one of the most liquid spot and forward energy markets in North America.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the full lifecycle of software development related to ICE NGX's clearing and delivery systems. This role is within the Clearing Technology group supports the various clearing houses within ICE.

This role requires a hands-on, articulate and focused individual, who can participate in projects, features, functionality and application architecture. In this role the candidate will have the opportunity to work as an integral part of a highly motivated and productive team in an excellent work environment. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with other developers, quality assurance analysts, project managers, internal business users and our operational support team. The candidate should be enthusiastic and eager to dive into whatever is thrown at them.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in all software development activities at ICE NGX. Provide input and feedback on issues related to system architecture, development standards, and the development toolset. Working with the rest of the development team, evolve the solution architecture and subsystem design.
  • Ongoing support of applications in the Production environment to ensure mission critical application availability meet Service Level Agreements. Investigate, analyze, document reported defects as needed. Providing assistance in resolving and diagnosing the root causes of production outages.
  • Ongoing application maintenance that includes code corrections, enhancements to address requested functional changes, as well as capacity and performance improvements.
  • Develop high performance and sustainable applications focusing on reusable components, stable interfaces, common libraries, etc.
  • Providing assistance to the project managers in the identification, scoping, estimation, scheduling, monitoring and delivery of various application deliverables.
  • Participate in code reviews, help identify language related problems and performance issues, and evaluate code compliance to enterprise and project standards.
  • When needed, participate in performing assessments and providing input to technical viability and effectiveness of various project proposals by trying out new tools and technologies through rapid prototyping.
  • Ongoing business-as-usual activities to support infrastructure improvements, capacity & performance testing, disaster recovery testing and various business ad hoc requests. 

Knowledge and Experience

  • University degree in computer science, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in Java software development with open source tools
  • Good working understanding of object oriented principles, familiarity with design patterns
  • Experience building standards-based rich web applications using Typescript, JavaScript, HTML and CSS; experience with HTML5 and React a plus
  • Solid SQL and relational database design skills, particularly on Oracle
  • Recent exposure to these Java technologies: Spring, Spring MVC, JMS, JUnit
  • Demonstrated use of XP practices, such as Test Driven Development and Refactoring
  • Experience with SDLC tools like GIT, JIRA, Jenkins, Gradle or equivalent tools
----------Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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