Software Engineering Manager

Who you are

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, OR at least 7 years of industry experience building and shipping software
• Leadership Track Record: Proven experience leading software engineering teams, growing talent, and navigating complex technical problems
• Product Delivery: Demonstrated experience shipping both web and mobile products at scale
• Technical Background: Prior hands-on experience as a software engineer (Java and/or React preferred)
• Problem Solving: Strong ability to decompose complex business problems into actionable technical plans
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What the job involves

• We are seeking a forward-thinking Manager, Software Engineering to lead our Aktiv development team
• In this role, you will be responsible for driving technical innovation, managing a group of engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality solutions across various platforms and technologies
• As an Manager, Software Engineering, you will guide team members to success, foster collaboration, and create a culture of continuous improvement
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and guide a team of high-performing engineers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful environment
• Performance Management: Provide continuous feedback, address performance, and recognize contributions. Maintain visibility into team health through regular 1:1s
• Strategic Planning: Lead strategic initiatives, balancing high-impact projects with technical debt management and resource allocation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product and Design teams to define roadmaps, prioritize backlogs, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused products
• Technical Excellence: Foster continuous improvement in code quality, architecture, and team processes
• Conflict Resolution: Resolve conflicts, facilitate decision-making within the team, and manage cross-functional relationships

Benefits

• Professional learning and development for all role levels
• The latest and greatest technology to do your job
• An awesome and welcoming Toronto HQ
• Competitive benefits and health/lifestyle spending accounts
• A management team focused on performance, growth, engagement and connection
• Employee-led, exec sponsored employee resource groups