Manager, Software & Data Engineering
About The Position
At Semex / Boviteq, we believe your work should be more than just a job - it should be a meaningful part of your career journey. Our organization plays a vital role in supporting farmers worldwide through innovative genetics, technology, and data‑driven solutions that help feed the world. We foster a collaborative, values‑driven culture where people are empowered to grow, make an impact, and do purposeful work. We are seeking a Manager, Software & Data Engineering to lead our enterprise application development and business intelligence capabilities. Reporting to the Vice President, Information Technology, this role combines strategic leadership, technical depth, and people management. You will be responsible for shaping the software and data engineering strategy, ensuring scalable and secure solutions, and developing a high‑performing engineering team aligned with business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in software and/or data engineering, with at least 5 years leading development teams and managing delivery timelines
- Hands‑on experience with system architecture, coding, and solution design
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, systems integration, data modeling, ETL processes, and data governance
- Experience working in Agile environments with cross‑functional teams
- Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to align technical initiatives to business outcomes
- Proven leadership and people development capabilities, including coaching and mentoring
- Adaptability in managing change, ambiguity, and evolving priorities
- Strong communicationskills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders
- Proven success collaborating with product owners, developers and business stakeholders to deliver enterprise grade solutions
Nice To Haves
- PMP, ITIL 4, Agile, or Scrum certifications are considered assets
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the software and data engineering strategy aligned with organizational goals
- Develop quarterly and annual technology roadmaps, business cases, and executive updates
- Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation where it adds value
- Establish best practices for software development, data architecture, and system integration
- Oversee the architecture and design of scalable, secure, and high‑performing custom enterprise applications and data analytics platforms
- Ensure strong data pipelines, ETL processes, and data integration frameworks
- Monitor system performance, reliability, and scalability, implementing continuous improvements
- Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of full stack developers and data engineers
- Manage hiring, performance, resource allocation, and professional development
- Drive disciplined project delivery, managing budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Company‑paidcomprehensive extended health and dental benefits
- Short‑andlong‑termdisability coverage
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching
- Competitive salary, merit increases, and annual performance bonus
- Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days
- Employee recognition programs
- Learning and development opportunities
- Social committee events
- Annual Semex Shop allowance for branded clothing and merchandise
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
