Director of Engineering

Bucketlist Rewards; British Columbia; Remote; CAD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bucketlist Rewards is seeking a Director of Engineering who will lead and develop a high-performing engineering team while driving technical strategy and architectural design for their SaaS platform. This remote position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity to shape the future of technology in a fast-growing company that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Remote Work

Wellness Days

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual Bucketlist Benefit

Rewards and Recognition

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading software engineering teams.
• Proven track record of building inclusive, engaged engineering teams.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and system/software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing, growth-oriented engineering team.
• Drive technical strategy and system architecture.
• Partner with product management to define product roadmap.

Skills

Leadership

System Architecture

Technical Design

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

Django

Angular

React

Linux

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Are you an experienced Engineering leader with a passion for technology? As the Director of Engineering at Bucketlist, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic execution of our software engineering department and steering our SaaS platform to the next level.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing and innovative tech company. If you're passionate about shaping the future of technology, fostering team growth, and driving impactful results, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Elevate your career with us and be a key architect in the next chapter of our innovation story.

About Us: Bucketlist Rewards provides a leading B2B SaaS solution that allows organizations of all sizes to introduce an effective rewards and recognition program to its workforce. Our goal is to provide companies with an easy to use web platform that enables employers to reward team members in a meaningful way that matters to them, while achieving great business results and building better organizational cultures. When it comes to great company culture, the Bucketlist team walks the talk and we are proud to be Great Place to Work certified!

Key Responsibilities:

• Successfully lead and develop a high performing, growth-oriented engineering team
• Help lead system design and architecture and lead implementation of technical strategy
• Be the strategic leader driving our technical direction
• Partner with product management to define and implement a product roadmap and set the priority of new products and features
• You will be hands on with architecture, design and engineering that will enable the business to scale globally
• Manage timely resolution of all critical and/or complex problems with the different platforms in all environments
• Work with an entrepreneurial mindset and laser focus on problem solving, managing deliverables and deployments

Required Skills for Success:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Well-respected technology leader with 8+ years of experience leading software engineering teams with a servant leadership approach
• Experience and a proven track record of building and leading inclusive and engaged engineering teams in a remote-first environment
• Driven to support the growth of individuals, managers, and engineering teams through thoughtful career guidance in a transparent, team-oriented environment
• Knowledgeable of system architecture, technical design, and system and software development technology
• Experienced in multiple frameworks/languages including: Python, Django, Angular, React, Linux, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, and Docker
• Experience working with and implementing cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Brings an entrepreneurial mindset, thrives in agile environments, and is driven to ship frequently

The Perks:

• Growth Opportunities: Join a growing company where you’ll be part of a high performing team with lots of potential.
• Remote Work: We are a distributed workplace (100% remote). This position is open to anyone residing and able to work in Canada on a remote basis.
• Wellness Days: In addition to paid vacation days, we offer flexible paid time off to fit individual needs.
• Comprehensive benefits package: Includes health, dental, vision care, EFAP and more.
• Annual Bucketlist Benefit: An additional paid day off and $$ to spend to help check items off your own bucket list!
• Rewards and Recognition: We drink our own champagne! We’ll help you achieve not just your career goals, but your personal goals as well!

Anticipated Salary Range: The anticipated range for this role is $170,000 to $190,000 annually. The final offer will consider factors such as your expertise, role alignment, and internal equity.

At Bucketlist Rewards, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that varied perspectives drive innovation and creativity, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply, as we strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.