Tech Lead Manager - Backend Platform - Canada

As a Tech Lead Manager - Backend Platform at Motive, you will lead and mentor a team of software engineers, oversee project management, and provide technical direction. You’ll also collaborate with cross-functional teams, promote innovation, and ensure high-quality software delivery while optimizing resource management.

To qualify for the Tech Lead Manager - Backend Platform role at Motive, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience in software engineering. An advanced degree and previous leadership experience are considered beneficial.

The Tech Lead Manager at Motive is pivotal in promoting a culture of innovation within the engineering team. They encourage exploring new technologies and methodologies, driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and enhance product quality.

The Tech Lead Manager - Backend Platform at Motive oversees the planning and execution of engineering projects. They define project objectives, monitor progress, and ensure alignment with business goals, thereby ensuring timely delivery and project success.

Collaboration is crucial for the Tech Lead Manager at Motive. They work closely with product managers, quality assurance teams, and other stakeholders to coordinate efforts and address project-related challenges, fostering an environment of open communication.

When discussing your leadership style, focus on how you foster collaboration, encourage team input, and mentor team members. Highlight specific examples where your leadership significantly contributed to project success and team morale.

Explain your approach to project management, emphasizing your skills in defining scope, setting objectives, and monitoring progress. Share examples of tools or methodologies you've used to ensure projects align with goals and are delivered on time.

Discuss your experience with quality assurance processes, such as code reviews, testing protocols, and validation techniques. Emphasize how you ensure adherence to coding standards and facilitate a culture of accountability and excellence within your team.

Share a specific example of a technical challenge that required innovative thinking and collaboration. Outline the steps you took to analyze the problem, involve your team in finding solutions, and implement a successful outcome.

Talk about initiatives you have implemented to foster a creative environment, such as brainstorming sessions, hackathons, or workshops. Provide examples of successful projects that resulted from these efforts to showcase their effectiveness.

Explain your approach to resource management, including identifying skills and expertise required for projects and optimizing team assignments. Share how you address constraints and ensure workload balance among team members.

Provide details on how you engage with product managers, QA teams, and other stakeholders during projects. Highlight successful outcomes from effective communication and collaboration and any tools you used to facilitate this process.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning through attending conferences, webinars, or pursuing certifications. Mention how applying the latest trends and technologies has positively impacted your previous projects and teams.

Share methods you've used to evaluate performance, including regular one-on-ones, feedback sessions, and performance metrics. Highlight examples where your guidance led to measurable improvements in individual and team outcomes.

Summarize your skills, experiences, and values that align with Motive's mission. Emphasize your software engineering expertise, leadership abilities, and your passion for fostering innovation in technology that enhances safety and productivity.