Manager, Product Engineering

KUBRA Data Transfer Ltd; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a passionate Manager of Product Engineering to lead a dynamic team in Mississauga. This hybrid role involves enhancing product stability and efficiency while fostering a culture of trust and teamwork. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated Product Manager to develop cutting-edge solutions that drive the company's mission forward. With a focus on mentoring and technical excellence, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding engineers to success. If you're eager to tackle technical challenges and inspire a talented team, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a fast-growing company that values creativity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Paid day off for your birthday

Access to LinkedIn learning courses

Bi-annual performance-based bonus

Education reimbursement program

Flexible schedules

Free unlimited access to refreshment stations

Two paid days for volunteer opportunities

Free premium membership for Headspace

Access to Perkopolis retail discounts

Generous benefit coverage with low premiums

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in Software Engineering or related fields.
• 1-2 years leading teams or complex projects.
• Proficient in AWS and JavaScript or Java.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team to achieve goals and objectives.
• Contribute to roadmap development and execution.
• Mentor and develop staff while maintaining high-quality standards.

Skills

Software Engineering

Quality Assurance

Cloud Infrastructure

DevOps

Leadership

JavaScript

Java

.NET technologies

Linux-based systems

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent experience in Engineering or Quality Assurance

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

Selenium

Job description

Are you a seasoned engineering leader passionate about building and maintaining innovative products? We are seeking a dedicated Manager, Product Engineering to join our dynamic team. As part of a small team of cross-functional engineers, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the stability, reliability, and efficiency of our product portfolio. By collaborating closely with a dedicated Product Manager, you will plan and execute the development of cutting-edge solutions that drive our mission forward.

In this role, you will not only lead your team in achieving departmental goals but also foster an environment of trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive teamwork. Your technical expertise and leadership skills will be pivotal in guiding our engineers to success, ensuring high-quality standards, and continuously improving our products and processes. If you're someone who thrives on solving technical challenges, mentoring a talented team, and driving innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

This is a hybrid opportunity in Mississauga, ON.

What you get to do every day

• Lead the team in achieving established goals and departmental objectives.
• Foster an environment that emphasizes trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort.
• Contribute to roadmap development, execution, and releases.
• Contribute to the code and architecture of a highly concurrent, high-throughput system on the AWS cloud.
• Work with other engineering teams via “Guilds” of functional skill sets (Back-End, Front-End, Security, QA, Agile) to develop departmental standards for those functions.
• Plan, balance, and execute sprints containing bug fixes, feature requests, and new product development.
• Help maintain product roadmaps for the team’s portfolio of products along with the Product Manager.
• Develop a strong understanding of the products in the engineering team’s portfolio and be able to act as a resource for questions about all aspects of those products.
• Ensure that any necessary documentation is written and maintained by the engineering team.
• Hire, train, coach, mentor, and develop staff, including conducting performance reviews and providing constructive feedback.
• Participate in on-call rotations in accordance with team requirements.

What kind of person should you be?

• You're capable of analyzing intricate technical problems and devising effective solutions.
• You pay close attention to detail to ensure high availability and security standards.
• Can work well within a team setting, maintaining strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
• You're quick to embrace new technologies and environments, showing adaptability in various situations.
• Takes initiative to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Skilled at conveying complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Committed to producing high-quality work consistently.
• Capable of handling pressure and performing well in fast-paced environments.

What skills do you need?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or Quality Assurance.
• 8-10 years of experience in Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Cloud Infrastructure, or DevOps roles.
• 1-2 years of experience leading a team or complex projects.
• Experience with Cloud Services (AWS, GCP, Azure, PCF, etc.) is required; experience with Amazon AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, SQS) is preferred.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Java, .NET technologies, or a testing automation language is required; proficiency in React, Spring, or Selenium is preferred.
• Proficiency with Linux-based systems.
• Proficiency in Cloud-based architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in all communications.
• Leadership and management skills – the ability to attract, retain, motivate, mentor, and develop team members to perform at their highest potential.

What can you expect from us?

• Award-winning culture that fosters growth, diversity, and inclusion for all.
• Paid day off for your birthday.
• Access to LinkedIn learning courses.
• Bi-annual performance-based bonus.
• Continued education with our education reimbursement program.
• Flexible schedules.
• Free unlimited access to our refreshment stations (fully stocked with tea, coffee, and other beverages).
• Two paid days for volunteer opportunities.
• A free premium membership for ‘Headspace’; an app geared towards mental health and wellbeing.
• Access to Perkopolis retail discounts.
• Generous benefit coverage with low premiums (+ a Health Care Spending Account).
• RRSP Matching.

KUBRA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

While we value the skills and experiences listed in our job requirements, we also recognize that talent comes in many forms, and welcome applications from candidates who meet most but not all specified requirements. If you possess a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic work environment, apply now!

KUBRA is a fast-growing company that delivers customer communications solutions to some of the largest utility, insurance, and government entities across North America. KUBRA offers billing and payments, mapping, mobile apps, proactive communications, and artificial intelligence solutions for customers. With more than 1.5 billion customer interactions annually, KUBRA services reach over 40% of households in the U.S. and Canada. KUBRA is an operating subsidiary of Hearst.

Our office is small enough to allow creative individuals to flourish, yet large enough to provide long-term stability. We place a tremendous amount of responsibility on our team members to be productive, focused, and self-motivated. We offer a casual work environment, competitive compensation, and a stellar benefits program.

KUBRA does not typically provide immigration-related assistance, including employment-based work visa (e.g. H-1B) sponsorship, work permit applications and extensions, permanent residence (green card) sponsorship, LMIA applications or permanent residency nominations. Candidates must ensure they have legal authorization to work in the U.S/ Canada. All sponsorship determinations are case by case based on business need.