Manager, Software Engineering

Flair Airlines; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited travel perks

Competitive benefits

Pension plan

Professional development

Job summary

Flair Airlines in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead cross-functional teams across web, mobile, and backend platforms. You will drive end-to-end delivery, ensure quality and security, and align engineering with product priorities.

The role requires hands-on experience with Next.js, Flutter, and Python/.NET in an Agile setup. The ideal candidate will bring 4–7 years in software engineering, 2+ years in leadership, and a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 4–7 years of progressive software engineering experience.
• 2+ years leading or mentoring software engineering teams.
• Hands-on with React/Next.js frontend, Flutter mobile, and Python/.NET backend.
• Experience delivering in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams across frontend, mobile, and backend.
• Own end-to-end delivery of software features to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Oversee delivery plans, progress tracking, and risk management.
• Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and resource planning.
• Provide technical leadership for Next.js/React, Flutter, and Python/.NET stacks.
• Promote engineering best practices in code quality, testing, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with architecture and product managers to align on designs and priorities.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of learning and accountability.

Skills

React/Next.js

Flutter

Python/.NET

Leadership

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

Take Your Career to New Heights with Flair Airlines

We’re here to make air travel affordable for everyone, and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to help us continue changing the industry for the better. As Canada’s most reliable airline, we're all about offering real value. As we continue to expand our network, increase flight frequencies, and introduce more services, we’re looking for passionate team members to help us in our mission to make air travel accessible for everyone. We know who we are, and we’re confident in our approach.

Your Team

Join the Information Technology team at Flair as a Manager, Software Engineering, where innovation, collaboration, and technology come together to build solutions that support both our customers and our business. Reporting to the Director, Software Engineering, the Manager, Software Engineering is responsible for leading a cross‑functional team focused on the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high‑quality applications across web, mobile, and backend platforms. This role is accountable for driving execution, ensuring engineering teams consistently deliver reliable, secure, and high‑performing solutions that align with product priorities and business objectives. Leading teams working across Next.js (React‑based web applications), Flutter mobile applications, and Python and .NET backend services, the Manager, Software Engineering provides technical leadership, fosters collaboration, and supports the successful delivery of business‑critical systems. The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with a solid technical foundation and a passion for building high‑performing teams, improving engineering practices, and delivering exceptional software solutions.

This role is located on‑site at any of our offices in Calgary, AB (YYC), Edmonton, AB (YEG), or Toronto, ON (YYZ),

A Day In The Life

• Lead and manage a cross‑functional team of software engineers across frontend, backend, and mobile application development, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Own the end‑to‑end delivery of software features and systems, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, meet quality standards, and align with business and technical requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for engineering execution by overseeing delivery plans, monitoring progress, and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, delivery tracking, and resource planning to ensure engineering work is well‑organized, accurately estimated, and delivered with minimal rework.
• Identify, communicate, and remove technical and operational blockers that may impact delivery timelines, while proactively managing risks and dependencies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across frontend applications built with Next.js and React, mobile applications developed in Flutter, and backend services built using Python and .NET APIs.
• Promote and enforce engineering best practices by ensuring high standards for code quality, testing, security, performance, scalability, and maintainability across all software solutions.
• Partner closely with architecture leadership to ensure engineering implementation aligns with approved technical designs, architectural standards, and long‑term technology strategy.
• Collaborate with Technical Product Managers and Product Managers to ensure requirements are clearly defined, technically feasible, and prioritized appropriately before development begins.
• Provide early feedback on proposed solutions and requirements by identifying gaps, risks, technical constraints, or opportunities for improvement before work enters development.
• Ensure appropriate testing strategies are implemented throughout the software development lifecycle, including unit testing, integration testing, and end‑to‑end validation, to maintain high product quality.
• Support production stability by overseeing incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvements that enhance system reliability, availability, and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing development workflows, improving engineering efficiency, and encouraging the adoption of modern software engineering practices.
• Champion the adoption of CI/CD pipelines, automation, DevOps practices, and engineering tools that improve deployment speed, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor, analyze, and improve key engineering delivery metrics, including cycle time, deployment frequency, lead time, defect rates, and overall team performance, using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Build a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, continuous learning, and accountability by mentoring engineers, supporting professional development, and encouraging knowledge sharing across the team.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring To The Role

The preferred candidate should exemplify Flair’s core values of respect, honesty, accountability, and efficiency while demonstrating success in previous roles. Additionally, we are seeking individuals who possess:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of four (4) to seven (7) years of progressive software engineering experience.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience leading, mentoring, or coaching software engineering teams.
  • Hands‑on experience developing and supporting applications using modern frontend frameworks such as React and Next.js.
  • Experience designing and developing backend services and APIs using Python and/or .NET technologies.
  • Experience working with mobile application development concepts, preferably using Flutter or similar frameworks.
  • Experience delivering software solutions within Agile development environments.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong technical understanding of modern web, mobile, and backend application architectures.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing engineering teams while fostering collaboration and accountability.
  • Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
  • Ability to balance technical priorities, delivery timelines, and business objectives in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non‑technical teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on quality, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Requirements:
  • Clear criminal record check and satisfactory references.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without restriction.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Flair, we prioritize our teams by cultivating a supportive, collaborative work environment filled with opportunities for growth. Investing in our people is at the heart of what we do because your success fuels our collective achievements. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where leaders thrive, innovation flourishes, and every team member feels valued and empowered.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Salary - A salary that reflects your experience and contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Competitive medical and dental coverage, disability insurance, life insurance, and an employee and family assistance program.
• Retirement Savings – A pension plan with employer-matched contributions.
• Unlimited Travel Perks – Enjoy free and discounted flights for you and your travel companions.

At Flair, we’re committed to building an inclusive, equal, and accessible workplace that welcomes diverse talent. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you need accommodation during the selection process, just let us know.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Flair; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Website: flyflair.com