Job Description

Description:
BEC Legal Systems is hiring for a Development Manager position with responsibility for our Contour staff. Our company is in undergoing a transition from traditional client/server development on Windows to hosted Web software development using Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a team of Web, Windows, and Microsoft Office developers and will work closely with management at USA headquarters to guide development of the next generation of BEC software for the
Web.
There are no coding requirements for this position, but the successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Web technologies in order to provide specific guidance to team members. This position reports to the BEC Manager of Software Development (US).

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as guide and mentor for BEC's Contour-based development team
• Collaborate with BEC R&D management to develop sprints and related metrics/reporting to ensure that assigned tasks are achievable, and that work is completed on time and to specifications
• Build a culture of continuous growth and improvement within the team
• Assist BEC R&D management in creating and prioritizing work items
• Ensure product quality, consistency, and performance of deliverables by conducting code reviews and guiding team discussions
• Develop and promote best practices for the team
• Hold team lunches and other events to build and maintain team morale
• Act as advocate for Contour staff by identifying opportunities for future growth, recommending promotions, etc.

• A track record of success in leading, training, and mentoring software developers; at least two years as a team lead or manager for Web development teams
• Prior experience as a Web developer is required. Strong understanding of Web development concepts, including experience with Angular and TypeScript
• Experience creating, conducting, and reviewing sprints
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A positive, diplomatic, and professional demeanor; high emotional intelligence

• Knowledge or understanding of Microsoft Azure technologies related to Web and API development
• Familiarity with CI/CD and containerization concepts and toolchains
• Knowledge of SQL

• Experience with, or basic understanding of, Windows Forms development
• Familiarity with ETL and reporting tools
• Familiarity with the Office JavaScript API or Python