Head of Engineering

Financeit; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead their software development and quality assurance teams. This role requires a proven technology leader with a strong track record in engineering leadership, focusing on team development and performance metrics. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, ensuring that the engineering team reaches its full potential. With a commitment to flexible work arrangements and a culture recognized for excellence, this opportunity promises to be both rewarding and impactful for the right individual.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible work arrangements

In-office massage and meditation sessions

Career learning and development programs

Performance-based bonus

RRSP Matching

Parental Leave Top Up Program

Virtual events and team activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering leadership.
• Proven strategic thinking aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Define outcome-based KPIs and ensure team performance.
• Recruit and retain talent while evolving hiring practices.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Team Development

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Performance Metrics

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent Hands-on Experience

Job description

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Centah Inc. is a scaling Software as a Service (SaaS) company that is part of Financeit. We have become the leading experts in providing innovative and configurable solutions to home improvement retailers, trades, construction and facility management departments. Our world-class development team has created configurable Work Order Management software that helps our clients to maximize their service levels and increase sales leads.

Together we created a place where collaboration, inclusivity, fairness, and respect aren't just ideas that get talked about, but are part of who we are. If such a workplace intrigues you, we hope you'll join us.

About the role:

The Head of Engineering role at Centah, reporting into the VP, Solutions Delivery, heads up all software development and quality assurance at Centah. Ultimately you will be responsible for tooling & costs, as well as team performance, retention & recruitment. Centah is looking for a proven technology leader that has worked at modern, web-based product companies.

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced Developer, who has an acute interest in the growth and development of the larger Software Development & Quality Assurance teams. Organizational, soft skills, and a growth mindset are paramount for the success of someone in this role, as they work across teams and roles to ensure that our engineering team is being managed to their full potential.

What you'll do:

• Assist the team in defining the right outcome based KPIs.
• Be a great communicator, ensuring the team, executive and stakeholders have the right level of context and information at all times.
• Ensure your organization is healthy & performing at a high level, with reporting and measurements to back it up.
• Ensure the team is focused on the highest impact priorities to hit company goals - whether business, code debt, architecture or productivity related.
• Work with the Development Managers and QAs to ensure they are consistently delivering quality work in a timely manner and exhibiting the expected behaviors as laid out in their career paths.
• Recruit, retain talent and evolve our hiring practices, including screening and interview processes.
• Coordination of promotions and compensation adjustments.
• Evolve management best practices to help ensure the developers & QAs are given autonomy, their skills and careers are growing, and they feel connected.
• Administration and review of regularly scheduled performance cycles.
• Coordination with other departments including Product to ensure that developers & QA are working in harmony with the rest of the technology team.
• Collaborate with Project Management Office (PMO) on the process and quality of estimates and status updates provided by the teams for major initiatives and projects.
• Demonstrate to executive leadership the return on investment for the development team.
• Develop strategies and tactics to optimize total cost of ownership for technology developed and implemented.

Who we are:

Centah Inc. is a scaling Software as a Service (SaaS) company that is part of Financeit. We have become the leading experts in providing innovative and configurable solutions to home improvement retailers, trades, construction and facility management departments. Our world-class development team has created configurable Work Order Management software that helps our clients to maximize their service levels and increase sales leads.

Together we created a place where collaboration, inclusivity, fairness, and respect aren't just ideas that get talked about, but are part of who we are. If such a workplace intrigues you, we hope you'll join us.

About the role:

The Head of Engineering role at Centah, reporting into the VP, Solutions Delivery, heads up all software development and quality assurance at Centah. Ultimately you will be responsible for tooling & costs, as well as team performance, retention & recruitment. Centah is looking for a proven technology leader that has worked at modern, web-based product companies.

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced Developer, who has an acute interest in the growth and development of the larger Software Development & Quality Assurance teams. Organizational, soft skills, and a growth mindset are paramount for the success of someone in this role, as they work across teams and roles to ensure that our engineering team is being managed to their full potential.

What you'll do:

• Assist the team in defining the right outcome based KPIs.

• Be a great communicator, ensuring the team, executive and stakeholders have the right level of context and information at all times.
• Ensure your organization is healthy & performing at a high level, with reporting and measurements to back it up.
• Ensure the team is focused on the highest impact priorities to hit company goals - whether business, code debt, architecture or productivity related.
• Work with the Development Managers and QAs to ensure they are consistently delivering quality work in a timely manner and exhibiting the expected behaviors as laid out in their career paths.
• Recruit, retain talent and evolve our hiring practices, including screening and interview processes.
• Coordination of promotions and compensation adjustments.
• Evolve management best practices to help ensure the developers & QAs are given autonomy, their skills and careers are growing, and they feel connected.
• Administration and review of regularly scheduled performance cycles.
• Coordination with other departments including Product to ensure that developers & QA are working in harmony with the rest of the technology team.
• Collaborate with Project Management Office (PMO) on the process and quality of estimates and status updates provided by the teams for major initiatives and projects.
• Demonstrate to executive leadership the return on investment for the development team.
• Develop strategies and tactics to optimize total cost of ownership for technology developed and implemented.

Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• A broad and deep understanding of how modern, web-based product companies operate.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering leadership, including direct management of developers and QA teams.
• Proven strategic thinking with the ability to align technical decisions with business goals.
• A strong track record of people leadership—motivating, mentoring, and growing high-performing teams.
• Clear understanding of the key engineering and product metrics that drive performance and impact.
• A genuine passion for team development and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Winner of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures twice. We offer more than just the basics, take advantage of:

• An award-winning culture with a collaborative & inclusive team.
• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus.
• Committed to flexible work arrangements, offering hybrid workplace options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage + Lifestyle Account.
• RRSP Matching and Parental Leave Top UP Program.
• In office massage, meditation & workout sessions.
• Virtual events such as Lunch & Learns, company parties, fun team activities and charity initiatives.
• Career learning and development programs.

Next Steps:

If what you just read excites you, we'd like to hear from you! Please submit your application and we'll contact you if you become selected for a phone interview.

Financeit is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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