Software Engineering Manager (Waterloo)

Job Description

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 Responsibilities

• Technical 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.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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 up-to-date 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

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Digital

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