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Director, Software Engineering

AT Broadridge
Broadridge

Director, Software Engineering

Toronto, Canada

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you're passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

The Opportunity
We are looking for a seasoned Director Software Engineering to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in managing the application development team for our book of record platform within the SIS division. Reporting directly to the VP Technology Solutions, you will integrate both local and offshore teams to deliver high-quality solutions that drive our business forward. You will coordinate improvements in workflows across product, development, and testing teams, ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met. This position requires a strong understanding of integrating offshore development efforts and introducing best practices into the application development and deployment process.

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Responsibilities
  • Manage Development Teams: Lead and oversee an application development team for a book of record platform, ensuring seamless collaboration between local and offshore teams.
  • Lead SDLC Improvements: Drive SIS Stability Remediation plans, improving the quality of SIS deliveries to clients. Champion automation initiatives to reduce manual effort across the delivery lifecycle, with an initial focus on testing.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the central point of contact to coordinate deliverables and workflows among product management, development, and testing teams.
  • Offshore Integration: Effectively manage and integrate offshore development activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Maintain strong organizational and communication practices to ensure stakeholders are well-informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Operational Excellence: Work closely with the VP Technology Solutions to drive efficiency, manage expectations, and assure the highest standards in our technology solutions.
  • Cost Projection & Pricing Models: Understand Broadridge pricing models to accurately project costs and contribute to budget planning.
  • Travel Flexibility: Be prepared for occasional travel (up to 10%) to support team collaboration and project delivery.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5-7 years' experience in the wealth management industry, and 5+ years' leading technology teams.
  • Proven experience managing offshore development & QA teams is preferred.
  • Ability to navigate both strategic and day to day operational responsibilities.
  • Change management experience, leading quality improvements projects for the organization.
  • Experience with multiple SDLC models including Waterfall, Agile & Hybrid
  • Experience working with mainframe applications is an asset.
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
Background Check Process

Broadridge requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:
  • Employment verification
  • Education verification
  • Credit inquiry
  • Canadian criminal record check
Workplace Flexibility

We are committed to supporting flexible work arrangements, investing in technology or other resources to enable you to work from home effectively, wherever possible.

At this time this is a hybrid role, and therefore you should have a basic home office set up, high-speed internet, and the ability to work without distractions during core business hours.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Broadridge is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace ensuring that equal employment opportunities are provided to all individuals, regardless of race, colour, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, age, disability, religious affiliation, or national origin or citizenship. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify our recruitment team.

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Broadridge associates helped us envision our Connected Workplace - a work model that allows associates around the globe, dependent upon their role responsibilities, take advantage of the benefits of both on-site and off-site work to support our clients, one another, and the communities where we live and work. Our Connected Workplace is grounded in the concept of FACS: Flexible, Accountable, Connected, and Supported, which is our commitment to our associates. FACS supports our strong culture and allows us to achieve business goals while supporting meaningful work-life integration for our associates.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates can only do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company-and ultimately a community-that recognizes and celebrates diversity in all its dimensions.

Client-provided location(s): Toronto, ON, Canada
Job ID: broadridge-JR1071748
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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