Manager, Software Development

**Manager, Software Development**
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**What is Equisoft?** Equisoft is a global provider of digital solutions for insurance and investment, recognized by over 250 of the world's leading financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive ecosystem of scalable solutions that help our customers meet all the challenges brought about by this era of digital transformation, thanks to our business needs-driven approach, industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and experts. With its business-driven approach, in-depth industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and multicultural team of experts based in North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, Equisoft helps its customers meet the challenges of this era of digital transformation.

**Why Choose Equisoft?** With 950+ employees, we are a stable organization that offers career advancement opportunities and fosters a stimulant environment. If that’s not enough, then check out these other perks below:

- Hiring Location: Bogotá, Colombia
- You are working hybris in a collaborative workspace
- Full-time Permanent
- Benefits available day 1: Medical, Dental and Telemedicine Program
- Flexible hours
- Number of hours per week: 40

**Role**: The Manager, Software Development reports to the Director, Core Insurance responsible for the day-to-day management of the Development teams for the Design product. He or she is involved in various projects and focuses on developing the team members’ skills through coaching and continuous learning.
Equisoft / Design is a powerful configuration and release management tool built for cost-effective implementations. Our tool helps carriers to accelerate product development, speed-to-market, reduce configuration errors, improves quality through debugging and functional testing capabilities. Our release management capabilities provide insurance companies with a platform for managing the release process, including version control, testing and deployment.

**Your Day with Equisoft**:
**Team Management**
- Define clear expectations and objectives with the team members; provide appropriate learning tools and activities to attain objectives
- Help translating division and product objectives into individual team members objectives
- Build trust and camaraderie between team members, influence valuable changes and positive outcomes
- Consult frequently with team members and have regular touchpoint with each member of the team to discuss progress on goals, engagement, professional development and more
- Establish an open discussion for decision-making, foster new ideas coming from team members, encourage and support independent thinking
- Cultivate a unique identity for the team; Build a unified department
- Recognize and acknowledge the skills of key team members and utilize their strengths to the benefit of the team
- Mediate disagreements between members. Set a behavioral code if necessary
- Evaluate results and provide feedback in a timely fashion
- Share the team’s challenges and successes with the director
- Manage your team budget, overall allocations, resource distribution based on seniority level, skillset, etc.
- Support the other directors and AVP in various key initiatives at the team, or division level

**Recruiting and Integration**
- Actively participate in the selection and interview process, as prescribed by Equisoft’s best practices.
- Provide hiring recommendations.
- Participate in the integration plan and ensure that new employees receive the necessary support and training to meet the position’ requirements.
- Accompany new employees after the probation period.
- Skills Development and Training
- Identify the weaknesses and suggest areas of improvement in the team
- Motivate team members, ensure their good performance and actively contribute to the attainment of the goals and deliverables of the team
- Deliver or participate in training sessions to help with the integration of new knowledge and the development of the team’s expertise
- Ensure the company’s policies, as well as the standards and best practices are respected

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering or Information Technology or College Diploma
- At least 8 years of Software Development experience, and at least 3 years in a manager role
- Passion for software development in an Agile environment
- Excellent knowledge of English and Spanish (spoken and written)
- Ability to make quick and smart decisions under pressure
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Natural charisma and leadership, team player
- Rigor and meticulousness
- Good communicator, versatile and autonomous
- Basic understanding of the insurance and wealth management industries is an asset

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