Software Development Director

A new challenge awaits you? Apply today! Our team is on construction vacation, but we will communicate with you upon our return.

If you're looking for a change of scenery,

At Annexair, you will contribute to the manufacturing of custom HVAC systems for some of the world's largest players: Marriott, Facebook, and even Universal Studio.

Every project is unique. Every day has an impact.

In addition, your work contributes to more energy-efficient and sustainable solutions.

Stop looking, the next step starts here!

What we offer

• Exceptional cafeteria
• 2 weeks of closure during the summer & holiday period
• Group insurance
• Collective RÉER with employer contribution
• Employee referral bonus of $500
• Personal leave
• Employee assistance program
• Clean, bright, and air-conditioned environment
• Active social club
• Your daily role

Reporting to the Vice President of IT, the Software Development Director is responsible for the strategy, architecture, development, and delivery of software solutions supporting Annexair's operations. They act as a leader by developing applications, integrations, and platforms that optimize the entire value chain of the company.

This role ensures the management of software development teams, functional analysis, architecture, and quality, while collaborating closely with manufacturing, engineering, operations, sales, and service teams to develop innovative, high-value business solutions.

• Lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary team of developers, analysts, and software architects.
• Establish team goals, priorities, and performance indicators.
• Ensure skill development, coaching, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in talent recruitment and integration.
• Define the vision and roadmap for business applications and digital solutions.
• Establish software development, architecture, and quality standards.
• Implement Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD best practices.
• Ensure the technological evolution of the company's application platform.
• Participate in departmental budget and strategic planning.
• Supervise the design, development, testing, and deployment of solutions.
• Ensure the integrity and scalability of the software architecture.
• Guide major technical decisions.
• Define cloud development, integration, and automation orientations.
• Promote secure development best practices.
• Develop solutions supporting manufacturing and operational processes.
• Work with business teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Support integration between:
• + Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• + PLM/CAD
• + MES
• + CRM
• + Customer and vendor portals
• + Industrial IoT solutions
• Participate in AI and advanced analytics initiatives.
• Prioritize requests based on business value.
• Plan and oversee software development projects.
• Ensure adherence to budgets, timelines, and objectives.
• Regularly follow up with stakeholders and governance committees.
• Manage project risks and dependencies.
• Ensure security principles are integrated into the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams.
• Ensure compliance with governance, privacy, and data protection standards.
• Conduct application architecture and security reviews.
• Evaluate and select technology partners.
• Manage external development contracts.
• Supervise consultants and contract resources.
• Ensure the quality and compliance of external deliverables.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree (asset).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, including at least 5 years in technical staff management.
• Significant experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in the digitalization of manufacturing enterprises and application modernization.
• Strong knowledge of .NET/C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, REST APIs, microservices, and web and cloud application development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Git, and containerization technologies.
• Experience with business applications, including Dynamics 365 Business Central, PLM solutions, CRM, and the Power Platform.
• Good knowledge of Agile, Scrum, DevOps, CI/CD practices, and enterprise architecture principles.
• Motivational and inspiring leadership, with a recognized ability to act as a coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Strategic vision, results-oriented mindset, excellent priority management, and strong planning skills.
• Excellent communication, influence, negotiation, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills, with a strong internal client orientation.
• Analytical mindset, innovation, autonomy, business acumen, and change management skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Adherence to timelines.
• Internal customer satisfaction.
• Application availability and performance.
• Reduction in technical debt.
• Operational productivity improvement through developed solutions.
• Digital solution adoption rate.
• Team engagement and retention.
• Reduction in application incidents.