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 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 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:
Permanent

Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Digital