Octacom is a trusted enterprise software and services company helping organizations transform the way they manage documents, data, and mission-critical workflows. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, we’ve evolved into a global provider of end-to-end document management, workflow automation, large-scale digitization, and financial process automation. Our proprietary Odiss™ Document Management Software powers operations for enterprises across a wide range of industries, helping them streamline back-office functions, optimize finance operations, and unlock efficiency through modern, secure, and fully integrated solutions.

We’re passionate about technology, obsessed with operational excellence, and committed to building solutions that make complex processes simple.

The Role

Octacom is searching for a dynamic and forward-thinking Software Development Manager to lead our growing development team. If you love building products from the ground up, thrive in an environment where you can take real ownership, and enjoy balancing leadership with hands-on technical work, this role is for you.

Reporting to the CTO—and collaborating closely with our Director of IT and Solutions, COO, and Client Service leadership—you’ll guide technical strategy, elevate execution, and empower a team of talented developers. You’ll drive delivery, coaching, and coordination to ensure our products continue to scale and evolve with excellence.

This role is designed for a leader who believes in strong engineering culture, clean architecture, and the power of mentorship. You’ll be the go-to technical point of contact for the team and a key partner to the business.

What You’ll Do:

Project Management & Coordination

Lead client software development projects from kickoff to delivery
Collaborate with client service teams to gather requirements and set expectations
Break down large initiatives into clear, trackable tasks
Build project schedules, identify risks, and coordinate resources
Oversee sprints, stand-ups, retrospectives, and project planning
Proactively remove blockers to keep projects moving

Team Leadership & Development

Provide day-to-day direction and technical support to developers
Foster a culture of collaboration, high standards, and continuous improvement
Champion code reviews, clean architecture, and maintainable solutions
Identify training opportunities and elevate the team’s technical skill set

Technical Execution

Spend 30–40% of your time coding, especially on complex or high-impact features
Maintain and evolve our development processes, QA practices, and coding standards
Troubleshoot challenging technical issues alongside the team
Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and practices to boost efficiency
Ensure proper documentation across systems and decisions

Stakeholder Communication

Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and the development team
Translate business goals into actionable development requirements
Provide regular updates to the CTO, Director of IT, and other leaders
Manage expectations around scope, timing, and resourcing

Qualifications

5+ years of professional software development experience with deep knowledge of:
.NET Framework & .NET Core
SQL Server (database design, optimization, stored procedures)
React.js, TypeScript
RESTful API design & implementation
Strong understanding of architecture patterns, design principles, and best practices
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices
Comfortable with Agile/Scrum
Experience working in on-prem environments
Familiarity with Windows services, background processing, and containerization (Docker)
Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar PM tools
Understanding of security standards & compliance
Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Leadership & Management

2+ years leading or managing software development teams
Proven success delivering multiple concurrent projects
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination
Passion for coaching developers and elevating technical talent

Communication & Collaboration

Clear and confident communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to build trust with senior leadership, clients, and team members

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We appreciate all applicants for their interest in joining Octacom. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Octacom is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, and accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Please note: all employment offers are subject to background and reference checks.

At Octacom, we take the health and safety of our employees seriously and comply fully with OHSA and all relevant legislation.

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