About Us

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.

About the Role

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.

What You Will Do

Strategic Leadership

• 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

Technical Oversight

• 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

Team Management & Delivery

• 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

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• PMP, ITIL 4, Agile, or Scrum certifications are considered assets
• 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

Why Join Semex / Boviteq

Health & Wellness

• Company‑paidcomprehensive extended health and dental benefits
• Short‑andlong‑termdisability coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

Financial Security

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching
• Competitive salary, merit increases, and annual performance bonus

Work‑Life Balance

• Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days
• Employee recognition programs

Growth & Culture

• Learning and development opportunities
• Social committee events
• Annual Semex Shop allowance for branded clothing and merchandise

Work Location & Minimum Pay Rate

This is a full-time, hybrid role based in our Guelph location. This position offers a minimum starting salary of $ 130,000.00, with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications.

At Semex / Boviteq we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

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Semex/Boviteq encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting talentmanagement@semex.com.

At Semex/Boviteq we are committed to protecting your personal information. By applying you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process. Please note the terms used in this posting are used generically and refer to people of all genders. We are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices and will notify applicants of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview.

We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.