Engineering Manager

GuruLink; Toronto; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise technology company is seeking an Engineering Manager to drive technical standards and lead a high-performing team. This role involves shaping architectural decisions, overseeing project execution, and fostering continuous learning in a remote-friendly environment. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in software engineering with proven leadership experience.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of software engineering experience, with 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in software development with comprehensive understanding of engineering challenges.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Contribute to long-term engineering strategies and actionable plans.
• Mentor junior staff and enhance team performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Software Development

Technical Leadership

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

Java

JavaScript

SQL

Job description

Location: REMOTE / Toronto, Ontario
This job allows you to work remotely.

We are one the fastest growing enterprise technology companies, according to Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 in North America. Our Credit-Card-as-a-Service has been
recognized as best-in-class for product capabilities by Aite-Novarica Group in their analysis of global Credit-Card-as-a-Service providers. Our robust platform and feature-rich products
deliver a broad suite of payment solutions for Businesses and Consumers as well as comprehensive Enterprise Workflows for issuers.

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager with strong technical background and a proven track record of progressive leadership. In this role, you will help define technical
standards, shape the overall architecture, and drive engineering best practices. You’ll lead the team in designing and delivering scalable, high-quality solutions aligned with business
objectives—while remaining hands-on in tackling complex technical challenges.


Key Responsibilities
• Serve as both a strong technical contributor and effective people leader within a product-focused engineering domain.
• Contribute to long-term engineering strategy development and translate it into actionable roadmaps and plans.
• Participate in and guide technical design decisions, ensuring architectural soundness and scalability.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Operations, Risk).
• Help drive the creation, planning, and execution of engineering roadmaps aligned with organizational priorities.
• Report on development progress, quality, operations, and system performance to senior leadership.
• Build and develop a high-performing engineering team through mentorship, coaching, and structured growth opportunities. Establish clear team goals, set expectations, and use metrics to measure performance and impact.
• Champion engineering and operational excellence through continuous learning and best practices.

Must Have Skills:

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer with at least 3 years of experience in a people manager or technical leadership role.
• Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on experience with software development and coding (Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, or similar).
• Excellent critical thinking skills and strategic thinker with a holistic understanding of business, product, and engineering challenges.
• Strong technical and business judgment with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Clear and effective communicator with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented with a calm, thoughtful approach to complex problems.
• Proven track record of leading and supporting high-performing technical teams