Software Development Manager
About the role
Are you passionate about technology and thrive in a people-led environment? Do you enjoy leading a group of talented developers with the power of transforming Best Buy’s in-store experience? Our Point-of-Sale (POS) systems are at the heart of this transformation, and we are seeking an experienced software development manager to evolve this critical platform.
As a software development manager, you will inspire and support the In-Store Purchase development team within the Stores Technology Group. You will encourage and leverage developers’ skills, knowledge, and abilities to deliver quality results that directly impact and align with key technology goals.
In this role, the successful candidate is preferred to reside in Vancouver, BC, where we practice a remote first working model, leveraging in person interactions for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes.
What you’ll do as a software development manager:
- Mentor and guide developers by providing continuous feedback aimed at helping them improve their technical and leadership skills
- Oversee recruitment and onboarding and ensure teams have the right mix of skills and knowledge to meet their objectives
- Co-create an inclusive, high-performance, and rewarding culture that allows people to do their best work
- Be ready to jump in and contribute to the design and development of complex applications and maintaining or modifying existing ones
- Partner with other leadership roles within your technology group and help to connect people to our purpose, align their goals, and be amazing
- Be responsible for delivering high quality products on time within budget adhering to software delivery guidelines and standards
- Actively collaborates with product managers to build and refine product roadmap for their teams
- Ensure that your services are highly scalable and resilient to support peak days throughout the year (such as Black Friday, event sales, promotion days) and growing business needs in production
What we’re looking for:
- 3-5+ years’ experience leading a large technical team; supporting employees' learning and development through mentorship and coaching as well as hiring, onboarding, and general team leadership
- Demonstrated experience in building high quality products in an Agile development environment
- Proven hands-on development experience that includes solid understanding of development practices
- Understanding of architecture and design patterns for scalable software
- Experience leading teams working with 3rd party integrations
- Experience working with product vendors on delivery and support
- Strong communication skills and top-notch interpersonal skills; able to lead with authenticity
- Knowledge of retail/eCommerce sector are advantageous
Why you’ll love it here:
- Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one
- Flexible health benefits and wellness program
- TFSA and RRSP programs
- 100% matched company pension plan
- Training programs to build new and transferable skills
- Internal Professional Coaching Program to further development
About Best Buy
As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work. We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process. We encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all the requirements.
Join our amazing team!
We are looking for people just like you.
Annualized base pay range
$135,000.00 - $145,000.00
Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.
Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3
About Best Buy
At Best Buy, our purpose is to enrich lives through technology. We do that by leveraging our unique combination of tech expertise and human touch to meet our customers’ everyday needs, whether they come to us online, visit our stores or invite us into their homes. With over 1,000 stores and more than 90,000 employees in the United States and Canada, we solve key human needs in the areas of productivity, security, health, entertainment, connectivity, and more.
We’re a community of courageous change-makers, ambitious collaborators, and inspiring friends. Whether it’s working as a Geek Squad Agent, an in-store advisor, or in our corporate office, we offer each other support and prepare for what might come next.
We wake up every morning so we can do our part in shaping the future of a changing world. Together, we raise the bar for what’s possible and dream up new solutions to problems we’ve never encountered. We master innovative skills that we didn’t know were within grasp and turn everyday interactions into human connections built to last.
If change motivates you, if technology inspires you — we’re here for you. Tomorrow works here™.
Software Development Manager
About the role
Are you passionate about technology and thrive in a people-led environment? Do you enjoy leading a group of talented developers with the power of transforming Best Buy’s in-store experience? Our Point-of-Sale (POS) systems are at the heart of this transformation, and we are seeking an experienced software development manager to evolve this critical platform.
As a software development manager, you will inspire and support the In-Store Purchase development team within the Stores Technology Group. You will encourage and leverage developers’ skills, knowledge, and abilities to deliver quality results that directly impact and align with key technology goals.
In this role, the successful candidate is preferred to reside in Vancouver, BC, where we practice a remote first working model, leveraging in person interactions for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes.
What you’ll do as a software development manager:
- Mentor and guide developers by providing continuous feedback aimed at helping them improve their technical and leadership skills
- Oversee recruitment and onboarding and ensure teams have the right mix of skills and knowledge to meet their objectives
- Co-create an inclusive, high-performance, and rewarding culture that allows people to do their best work
- Be ready to jump in and contribute to the design and development of complex applications and maintaining or modifying existing ones
- Partner with other leadership roles within your technology group and help to connect people to our purpose, align their goals, and be amazing
- Be responsible for delivering high quality products on time within budget adhering to software delivery guidelines and standards
- Actively collaborates with product managers to build and refine product roadmap for their teams
- Ensure that your services are highly scalable and resilient to support peak days throughout the year (such as Black Friday, event sales, promotion days) and growing business needs in production
What we’re looking for:
- 3-5+ years’ experience leading a large technical team; supporting employees' learning and development through mentorship and coaching as well as hiring, onboarding, and general team leadership
- Demonstrated experience in building high quality products in an Agile development environment
- Proven hands-on development experience that includes solid understanding of development practices
- Understanding of architecture and design patterns for scalable software
- Experience leading teams working with 3rd party integrations
- Experience working with product vendors on delivery and support
- Strong communication skills and top-notch interpersonal skills; able to lead with authenticity
- Knowledge of retail/eCommerce sector are advantageous
Why you’ll love it here:
- Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one
- Flexible health benefits and wellness program
- TFSA and RRSP programs
- 100% matched company pension plan
- Training programs to build new and transferable skills
- Internal Professional Coaching Program to further development
About Best Buy
As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work. We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process. We encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all the requirements.
Join our amazing team!
We are looking for people just like you.
Annualized base pay range
$135,000.00 - $145,000.00
Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.
Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3
About Best Buy
At Best Buy, our purpose is to enrich lives through technology. We do that by leveraging our unique combination of tech expertise and human touch to meet our customers’ everyday needs, whether they come to us online, visit our stores or invite us into their homes. With over 1,000 stores and more than 90,000 employees in the United States and Canada, we solve key human needs in the areas of productivity, security, health, entertainment, connectivity, and more.
We’re a community of courageous change-makers, ambitious collaborators, and inspiring friends. Whether it’s working as a Geek Squad Agent, an in-store advisor, or in our corporate office, we offer each other support and prepare for what might come next.
We wake up every morning so we can do our part in shaping the future of a changing world. Together, we raise the bar for what’s possible and dream up new solutions to problems we’ve never encountered. We master innovative skills that we didn’t know were within grasp and turn everyday interactions into human connections built to last.
If change motivates you, if technology inspires you — we’re here for you. Tomorrow works here™.