Engineering Manager

Redwood Software; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Canada is seeking a Manager of Software Engineering to lead a team of skilled engineers. This role focuses on strategic planning, innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software projects. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of software engineering experience, with management experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of modern cloud platforms. Join us and help shape the future of automation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience with agile methodologies and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers.
• Ensure timely and within-budget project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and mitigate risks.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Analytical abilities

Software architecture principles

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

At Redwood, we empower our customers with lights-out automation for their mission-critical business processes.

ABOUT US

Redwood Software is the leader in full stack automation fabric solutions for mission-critical business processes. With the first SaaS-based composable automation platform specifically built for ERP, we believe in the transformative power of automation. Our unparalleled solutions empower you to orchestrate, manage and monitor your workflows across any application, service or server — in the cloud or on premises — with confidence and control.

Redwood’s global team of automation experts and customer success engineers provide solutions and world‑class support designed to give you the freedom and time to imagine and define your future. Get out of the weeds and see the forest, with Redwood Software.

CORE VALUES

• One Team. One Redwood
• Make Your Own Weather
• Obsess over Customer Success
• Work the Problem
• Be Curious
• Own the Outcome
• Respect Each Other

YOUR IMPACT

The Manager of Software Engineering will lead a team of talented software engineers to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software products. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and technical oversight to drive innovation and ensure the successful delivery of software projects that meet business objectives and customer needs.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team culture.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set individual and team goals, and support professional development.
• Encourage best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Plan, execute, and deliver software projects on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and other cross‑functional teams to define project requirements and scope.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team.
• Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes and tools.
• Participate in the design, development, and review of software architecture and code.
• Ensure the delivery of high‑quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Promote the adoption of agile methodologies and practices within the team.
• Facilitate effective communication within the engineering team and with other departments.
• Act as a liaison between engineering and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and priorities.
• Communicate project status, technical challenges, and achievements to senior management.
• Manage resource allocation and workload distribution within the team.
• Identify and address skill gaps within the team, ensuring a balanced mix of skills and experience.
• Oversee the hiring and onboarding of new team members.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering software projects.
• Experience with agile methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over‑achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

THE LEGAL BIT

Redwood is an equal opportunity employer. Redwood prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition or genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy or any other consideration made unlawful by regional or local laws. We also prohibit discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful and will have a zero tolerance policy applied to it.

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