Sr. Software Engineering Manager

Summary of Job:

The Senior Engineering Manager is a leader of multiple scrum teams who manages a team of Engineers and Quality associates. The role ensures the teams are efficiently and successfully executing engineering projects. The role is responsible for hiring and training engineering staff, managing timelines, and collaborating with other management personnel. They also coach engineering teams and help them address issues by removing barriers.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

· Help the team create world-class digital solutions in our agile environment by leading a team of engineers and collaborating with experienced fintech product leaders.

· Hands-on mentoring and coaching of team members. Help them achieve their best result by removing impediments and supporting their technical and professional growth.

· Help guide new product ideas and the ability to quickly turn around on important opportunities by developing technical solution candidates, providing feasibility assessments, and executing software delivery with a focus on quality and performance.

· Interface with stakeholders, across business development, dealer support, lender product, and other 3rd party service organizations.

· Assist the engineering team in managing the technical aspects of our comprehensive online credit application and digital document service.

· Articulate and translate product vision into technology features and implementation tactics. Communicate the technology strategy effectively to senior stakeholders and team members. Contribute to the creation of a clear product vision and roadmap with the product team.

· Stay embedded with the engineering team to clarify business requirements, remove roadblocks, and analyze feasibility.

· Anticipate and manage technology evolution as it relates to business solutions.

· Foster team adoption of software engineering best practices.

· Set the quality standards for software delivery and ensure compliance.

· Manage the administrative and human resources functions of the team including recruitment, performance management, and payroll.

Required Skills:

· Microsoft .Net platform development in C#, ASP.Net, MVC, Web API, etc. using Visual Studio and related tooling

· Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban), and related tools (ie: JIRA and Confluence)

· Github for source control.

· Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment Experience.

· Experience managing a team of direct engineering reports. A hands-on leader, mentor, and coach to development team members

· Excellent written & spoken English communication & presentation skills

Required Experience:

· University Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related subject.

· 5-7 year’s management experience in the software industry; strong knowledge of website design, functionality usability, and web-based application architectures.

· Experience in the fintech industry on either the agency or lender side. Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and security controls.

· Strong experience with Microsoft platform web development.

· Experience with cloud-based solutions, ideally with Microsoft Azure

What’s in it for you…

-We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.

Fitness and wellness

-We provide discounts to nation-wide gyms, onsite gyms (when we’re in the office), an Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a virtual wellness program.

Benefits from Day 1

-Gym discounts

-Local in-office free gyms

-Employee and Family Assistance program

-Weekly virtual wellness events

-In addition to in-house training, we provide an annual lifestyle allowance of $1500 so you can grow your skills.

-Conferences & training budget

-Regular internal training programs

Financial planning

-Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection.

Competitive salary

-Annual bonus structure

-3% CPP matching