Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Developer Productivity - CI/CD)

Affirm; Remote; CAD 276,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in Canada is seeking an experienced professional to manage infrastructure costs and lead technical teams. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing large-scale systems. The role offers flexibility with remote work opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and competitive compensation, including potential equity rewards. Join a culture that prioritizes accountability, reliability, and mentorship.

Benefits

100% subsidized medical coverage

Equity rewards

Generous stipends for technology and lifestyle needs

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing diverse teams and delivering large cross-functional technical programs.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management and successful delivery.
• Expertise in managing large-scale, geographically distributed compute and data processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop frameworks and tools to foster ownership and accountability for infrastructure costs.
• Collaborate with Finance and Engineering leadership to define and achieve financial targets.
• Lead technical decisions and projects within the Infrastructure team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Collaboration skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Kubernetes

Redis

MySQL

Kafka

AWS

Job description

Employer Industry: Financial Technology (FinTech)

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $256,000
• Opportunity for equity rewards and a transparent pay structure
• Comprehensive benefits including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• Flexible work environment with remote opportunities across Canada
• Generous stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules to promote work-life balance

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Develop frameworks and tools to foster ownership and accountability for infrastructure costs
• Collaborate with Finance and Engineering leadership to define and achieve financial targets
• Lead technical decisions and projects within the Infrastructure team
• Drive business and engineering metrics while promoting a culture of reliability and security
• Provide mentorship and growth opportunities for team members

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• 10+ years of experience managing diverse teams and delivering large cross-functional technical programs
• Proven track record in stakeholder management and successful delivery
• Expertise in managing large-scale, geographically distributed compute and data processing systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a growth mindset

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Deep experience in cloud infrastructure and a passion for leading technical teams
• Expertise in scaling technologies like Kubernetes, Redis, MySQL, and Kafka in cloud environments like AWS
• Capable of mentorship and individual contribution within the team