Senior Manager, Product Engineering

Are you an experienced leader in Software Engineering with a passion for guiding high-performing teams and driving innovative product development?

KUBRA is HIRING and we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Product Engineering to join our dynamic organization. In this role, you'll lead small, cross-functional software engineering teams dedicated to building and maintaining our diverse product portfolio. Working closely with a Product Manager and managing other Engineering Managers, you'll plan, execute, and elevate the development of cutting-edge products. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a track record of engineering excellence, we want to hear from you!

This is a hybrid opportunity in Mississauga, ON. 

What you get to do every day

• Lead the team(s) in achieving established goals and departmental objectives
• Foster an environment that emphasizes trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort
• Contribute to the software architecture of a highly concurrent, high-throughput system
• Contribute to design of new functionality and expand existing functionality
• Work with other engineering teams via “Guilds” of functional skill sets (Back-End, Front-End, Security, QA, Agile) to develop departmental standards for those functions
• Plan, balance, and execute sprints containing bug fixes, feature requests, and new product development
• Help maintain product roadmaps for the team’s portfolio of products along with the Product Manager
• Manage a number of products and tasks using a variety of technologies
• Achieve staff results by clearly communicating job expectations, coaching, counseling, and mentoring employees
• Ensure that any necessary documentation is written and maintained by the engineering team
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by following the broader industry, attending management-focused training sessions and educational workshops
• Create and maintain a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization with an emphasis on the KUBRA mission, vision, guiding principles, and values
• Develop a strong understanding of the products in the engineering team’s portfolio and be able to act as a resource for questions about all aspects of those products.

What kind of person should you be?

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and an ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in all communications
• Leadership and management skills – the ability to attract, retain, motivate, mentor, and develop team members to perform to their highest potential
• Project management skills – the ability to plan and manage successful projects; including managing risks, costs, time, and roadmaps
• Excellent organization, time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to handle pressure and focus on results

What skills do you need?

• 10-12 years of experience in Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Cloud Infrastructure, or DevOps roles
• 3-5 years of experience managing a team
• Experience with Cloud Services is required; experience with Amazon AWS cloud services is preferred
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Java, .NET technologies, or a testing automation language is required
• Proficiency in React, Spring, or Selenium is preferred
• Proficiency with Linux-based systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and Docker
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficiency in Cloud-based architectures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership and management skills – ability to attract, retain, motivate, mentor, and develop team members
• Project management skills – ability to plan and manage successful projects
• Excellent organization, time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills

What can you expect from us?

• Award-winning culture that fosters growth, diversity and inclusion for all
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Access to LinkedIn learning courses
• Bi-annual performance-based bonus
• Continued education with our education reimbursement program
• Flexible schedules
• Free unlimited access to our refreshment stations (fully stocked with tea, coffee and other beverages)
• Two paid days for volunteer opportunities
• A free premium membership for ‘Headspace’; an app geared towards mental health and wellbeing
• Access to Perkopolis retail discounts
• Generous benefit coverage with low premiums (+ a Health Care Spending Account)
• RRSP Matching

KUBRA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request by emailing [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

While we value the skills and experiences listed in our job requirements, we also recognize that talent comes in many forms, and welcome applications from candidates who meet most but not all specified requirements. If you possess a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic work environment, apply now!

KUBRA is a fast-growing company that delivers customer communications solutions to some of the largest utility, insurance, and government entities across North America. KUBRA offers billing and payments, mapping, mobile apps, proactive communications, and artificial intelligence solutions for customers. With more than 1.5 billion customer interactions annually, KUBRA services reach over 40% of households in the U.S. and Canada. KUBRA is an operating subsidiary of Hearst.

Our office is small enough to allow creative individuals to flourish, yet large enough to provide long-term stability. We place a tremendous amount of responsibility on our team members to be productive, focused and self-motivated. We offer a casual work environment, competitive compensation and a stellar benefits program.