Software Development Manager - Order Management System

SSENSE is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views, with approximately 80% of its audience between the ages of 18 to 40.

About the team:

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Application Development, the Manager of Application Development will lead a growing team of results-driven Tech Leads and Software Developers, to design, build, and maintain an OMS and its dependent services that meets the needs of our business and customers. 

They will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, process, operations, and customer service, to ensure the OMS is scalable, reliable, and adaptable to our rapidly advancing business environment. 

The ideal candidate has the ability to see the big picture from both a technical and business perspective, leadership skills to motivate the team, and the foresight to help strategize and drive the team in delivering corporate objectives. As a key player, this role provides the opportunity to make an impact on our development and QA efforts, while influencing the product strategy and direction.

Why join us:

• Team Leadership: Guide and develop high-performing application development teams from idea inception to delivery, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

• Project Management and Execution: Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business goals while managing timelines, resources, and budgets in an Agile/Scrum environment.

• Technical Oversight: Provide expertise in the design and implementation of the OMS, enforcing best practices and quality standards throughout the development process.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate effective communication with business stakeholders to translate needs into technical requirements, ensuring coordination across development and operational teams

• Quality Assurance: Implement quality standards and processes, overseeing automated testing and deployment to ensure the OMS is robust, scalable, and secure.

How to excel in this role:

• Management Experience: Strong experience leading teams to deliver complex applications in Agile methodologies.

• Software Development Expertise: Strong experience in software development best practices, focusing on coding standards and code reviews, and in service-oriented architecture.

• Order Management Expertise: Experience working with order processing, inventory management, and fulfillment systems, including proficiency with third-party OMS software like Kibo, Sterling Commerce, Fabric, etc.

• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of project management principles, experience with source control, build processes, and familiarity with relational/non-relational databases and web technologies.

• Cloud and Programming Knowledge: Experience with AWS, Google Cloud or other PaaS based solutions, proficiency in various programming languages (PHP, Node.js, Java, ReactJS/React-Native, Objective-C, Swift).

What sets you apart:

• Highly analytical and detail oriented

• Ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences

• Strong leadership, project management, time management, and problem solving skills

• Team player with solid interpersonal skills

Perks And Benefits: 

• Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage
• Parental top up program
• Generous Employee Discount 
• Access to telemedicine and employee and family assistance program
• Savings and retirement plan matching contributions
• Gender Affirmation Coverage
• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team that’s pushing the boundaries of technology

SSENSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need special accommodations, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you

In-person, Hybrid, On-site

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