Software Development Manager
LawDepot · Remote · Alberta, Remote ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Hybrid or Fully Remote (Canada)
- Managerial & Technical Role
- AI Engineering Focus
- 37.5 Hour Work Week
- Senior Leadership Position
You will guide development decisions, strengthen engineering practices, and build teams that deliver product improvements for LawDepot's contract platform and internal CMS. This position balances managing software developers and Scrum Masters with advancing practical AI adoption in engineering workflows.
Working closely with Product, UX, and Architecture leaders, you will align priorities, manage delivery, and ensure technical work supports long-term business goals. You will coach developers on AI-assisted practices while overseeing architecture, security, and production quality.
What you'll do
- Manage developers and Scrum Masters to deliver exceptional user experiences
- Coach team members on performance, career growth, and delivery ownership
- Partner with Product Owners to develop strategy and technical roadmaps
- Make architecture and technology decisions aligned with business scalability
- Apply AI tools to improve code review, testing, and delivery analysis
- Oversee releases, incident response, and removal of technical debt
- Support hiring, onboarding, and daily team operations
What you'll need
- Degree in Computing Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years leading software development teams and supporting growth
- 7+ years experience in software development or technical delivery
- Strong judgment in web apps, APIs, CI/CD, and security
- Hands-on experience using AI platforms in real engineering work
- Ability to validate AI output and coach others on its use
- Strong communication skills for explaining technical trade-offs
- Familiarity with Agile processes and cross-functional delivery
Nice to have
- Experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, C#/.NET, Vue, or SQL Server
- Background in introducing reusable AI workflows or engineering playbooks
- Familiarity with Model Context Protocol for AI tool integration
- Experience leading technical transformation or change management
Stack
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- C#
- .NET
- Vue
- SQL Server
- Entity Framework Core
How you'll work
- Full-time permanent position
- 37.5 hours per week with flexible schedules
- Hybrid from Edmonton office or fully remote across Canada
- Option to bank hours for better work-life balance
What you get
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Health Care and Personal Spending Accounts
- Paid vacation plus bonus personal days
- LinkedIn Learning subscriptions and training budgets
- Company share plan participation
- Free catered lunches and monthly social events
- Personal offices and collaborative workspaces available