D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart.No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team - yes, a real person looks at your resume! While we use AI tools internally to streamline tasks like meeting notes, summaries, and administrative work, these tools never rank resumes, make hiring decisions, or influence candidate evaluations.The Senior Manager, Software Engineering is crucial to the success and the productivity of the department. A successful Senior Manager, Software Engineering ensures teams are working effectively to deliver high quality software at a predictable cadence, while developing the individuals to their full potential.You are passionate about people leadership and leading effective teams, and put the development of the team above you rself as an individual.As you grow in this role, you continue to keep up-to-date and innovate with the latest in web, mobile and software technologies. You continuously learn best practice s for manag ing teams to high performance. You take pride not just getting things done but getting them done well.HOW WILL I MAKE AN IMPACT?Help team make good engineering decisions by providing ongoing guidance on building solutions with simple, clean, robust designsDevelop and enable the growth of your people and teamRemove friction and barriers from your team’s workDefine and maintain clear priorities for the team,



and create reliable plans for delivering on the prioritiesPlay key role in the hiring process when neededAct as Scrum Master and/or Agile coach to ensure the team is operating effectivelyEvaluate and compare ROI of different types of workAssess new technologies and determine how to utilize them to improve product linesDrive a culture of high quality and innovationImprove how we deliver software, both within your own team and more broadly as a department/companyProduce and actively participate in knowledge sharingWHAT IS D2L LOOKING FOR FROM ME?Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with other teams and roles to ensure alignment and achievement of higher-level goalsEnable effective process improvements for the teamDemonstrate adaptability towards changing needs of the teamDefine the vision of future, connect the team’s day to day accountabilities to D2L’s mission and company-level objectivesAnticipate trends and keep up to date with other teams’ work, and ongoing initiatives across the companyEffectively manage relationships with other D2L teamsAdvocate for time to invest in good engineering workSkills:Sound architectural principles and design patternsEffective feedback communication and coaching skillsMapping out goals and development opportunitiesAbility to apply a variety of estimation and risk analysis techniquesTranslate business goals into concrete pieces of software development workLead and/or participate in a variety of cross-functional initiatives related to career development, process/technology improvement, or other areasAcumen with Artificial Intelligence toolsDrive productivity and efficiency, and hold team accountable for high quality outcomesSuggested Qualifications /Experience :5+ years of relevant work experience.Proven experience of successfully managing and leading Agile teams.Deep understanding of software engineering best practices.Strong knowledge and experience in Agile methodologies.Experience managing people to high performance and reaching their potentialHands on experience building software.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.Please note - this is a hybrid role - working out of D2L's Kitchener office 3 days per week or D2L's Toronto office 1 day per weekThis position is to fill an existing vacancyThe expected base salary range for a new hire in this role is listed below.The annualized base salary offered is determined by each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training and experience.



It is aligned to ensure both internal and external competitiveness using market data for the geographic location and industry. As part of the total compensation at D2L the role may be eligible for additional benefits including a Wellness Subsidy, Equity Grants, Variable Incentive, and more.Base Salary Range$120,000 — $160,000 CADDon’t meet every single requirement?We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!Why we're awesome:At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through#LifeAtD2L :Impactful work transforming the way the world learnsLearning and Growth opportunitiesTuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignmentsEmployee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)Competitive Benefits PackageHome Internet ReimbursementsEmployee Referral ProgramWellness ReimbursementEmployee RecognitionSocial EventsDog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.D2L is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires and attracts talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases. We draw on diversity of thought and experience to reflect the rich array of cultures representing our broad customer base and we seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives from around the world. If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us [email protected] and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.D2L maintains a drug-free workplace.Interested in building your career at D2L? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Manager, Software Engineering - C$120,000 - C$160,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 D2L
📍 Toronto