Job Description:
Summary of the Role:As a Software Engineering Manager, you will sit at the intersection of high level strategy and hands on technical execution. You will lead a chapter of talented engineers, ensuring they have the technical direction, professional mentorship, and operational framework to deliver.
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Architecture: Act as the technical anchor for your area, providing guidance on .NET/C++ architecture and AWS cloud-native patterns.
Conduct deep dive code reviews and architectural audits to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability.
Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation.
Strategic Execution: Translate corporate strategic pillars into actionable engineering roadmaps.
Define and evolve "Software Factory" standards, standardizing CI/CD, testing automation, and deployment workflows.
People & Performance: Own the full lifecycle of your team: hiring, onboarding, career mapping, and performance management.
Foster a culture of accountability and psychological safety where engineers are motivated to reach their peak potential.
Operational Excellence: Utilize SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) to coordinate complex deliverables across multiple teams.
Identify skill gaps within the organization and implement training or hiring strategies to close them.
Technical Mastery: 10+ years in software design and development, with recent, deep expertise in .NET and/or C++.
Hands on experience architecting and deploying services in AWS.
Strong grasp of modern front-end technologies to lead full-stack initiatives.
Leadership Provenance: 3+ years of formal people management experience (managing 5+ developers).
Experience working within a SAFe or large-scale Agile environment.
Consensus Builder: Ability to influence technical direction across teams without relying solely on "manager" authority.
Constructive Critic: Expert at giving (and receiving) feedback that levels up the team.
Customer-Centric: You build for the user, not just for the sake of the code.
What we Offer:
Located in the heart of University of Waterloo’s David Johnston Research + Technology Park, Skywise is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. As part of our family, you will enjoy:
Being part of Airbus Network
Flexible hours
Hybrid working environment (3 days in office)
Free parking
Vacation Days (15 - 25)
Professional Development Day
Christmas shut down
Summer core hours
Strong work-life balance
Casual dress code
Competitive group benefits plan
Strong focus on mental health support benefits
Sick and Personal days
RRSP matching program
Life Insurance
Access to Employee Share Scheme
Maternity & Paternity benefits
Referral program
Rewards and Recognition program
Training and Development Support
Monthly Lunch and Learns
Fitness & Wellness reimbursement
An active social committee
Organized Volunteer Events
Game room, including a flight simulator!
Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee
And much more
AI Disclosure: No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
NAVBLUE, Inc.Contract Type:
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Experience Level:
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