Strategic & Technical Leadership · Define and execute the R&D roadmap to support the long-term maintenance of the legacy platform and the aggressive growth of the modern cloud-native solution. · Align product architecture and engineering priorities with business goals, client needs, and platform lifecycle considerations. · Promote software engineering best practices across cloud-native development, microservices architecture, secure integrations, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery operations. Legacy & Modern Platform Oversight · Oversee ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the Oracle Forms-based system, managing complex, third-party interfaces and regulatory requirements. · Lead development of the modern OMS using Spring Boot, Angular, and PostgreSQL with scalable deployments via Docker and Kubernetes. · Guide the implementation of enterprise integration frameworks (RabbitMQ, Apache Camunda) and analytics/reporting solutions (JasperReports, Bold BI). Team Development & Culture · Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing R&D organization of software engineers, architects, QA professionals, and product managers. · Foster a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration. Program & Delivery Management · Implement Agile delivery best practices to drive efficient development cycles and predictable outcomes. · Ensure delivery of R&D initiatives on time, within scope, and aligned with financial objectives. Cross-Functional & Client Collaboration · Partner closely with Support, Operations, Sales, and Customer Success teams to ensure development efforts align with customer feedback and strategic priorities. · Maintain transparent communication across departments and with key external stakeholders. Innovation & Continuous Improvement · Champion the adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and methodologies. · Explore and implement emerging technologies, including AI/ML, for potential application in areas like predictive analytics, automation, reporting, and decision support. Budgeting & Resource Optimization · Manage the R&D budget with a strong focus on ROI. · Balance resource allocation across legacy support and innovation-driven development. Key Qualifications · 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise software R&D, including legacy system management and modern application development. · Technical expertise in Oracle Forms, Java Spring Boot, Angular, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Camunda, JasperReports, and business intelligence tools. · Experience deploying and maintaining applications across cloud and hybrid infrastructures (Azure, AWS, on-prem). · Proven ability to lead distributed and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. · Strong communication and strategic planning skills with executive presence and stakeholder engagement experience. Preferred Qualifications · Background in justice, public safety, or government-sector software. · Familiarity with regulated or compliance-heavy environments. · Experience managing R&D P&L or departmental budgets. · Scrum Master, PMP, or related certifications. Harris provides mission critical software solutions for the Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities and Private Sector verticals throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Working for Harris is the perfect opportunity to fulfill your professional goals as well as achieve your personal dreams! Our employees enjoy a casual work environment that offers comfort while providing superior service to our customers. We offer a comprehensive benefit package as well as other additional “Perks”! We empower our employees to make a difference We have an award winning culture We offer opportunity to learn We are financially strong and we are owned by the largest software company in Canada (CSI) We have fun! Follow us on social media to learn more about our company values, culture and initiatives! Harris is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (1)-613-226-5511 or at HarrisTalentAcquisition@harriscomputer.com This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
