Senior Software Development Manager

Diagram; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Montreal seeks a Senior Software Development Manager to scale its engineering organization. This role involves leading teams, managing delivery excellence, and integrating AI into workflows. Candidates should have over 10 years of software engineering experience, including at least 3 years in management. You’ll foster a collaborative culture and ensure adherence to technical standards while contributing to the firm’s mission of enhancing sustainability through software solutions. Flexibility in work hours and generous health benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous health benefits

Flexible schedules

4 weeks of vacation

Stock option plan

Summer hours

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 3+ years in engineering management.
• Proven ability to lead multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach a team of engineers.
• Drive predictable, high-quality delivery across teams.
• Partner with Tech Leads and Principal Developer for architectural alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Software Engineering

Problem Solving

Job description

Senior Software Development Manager

We’re looking for a Senior Software Development Manager to help us scale, modernize, and strengthen our engineering organization. You’ll lead and grow a team of talented engineers, driving excellence in delivery, architecture, and quality.

As a key member of our engineering leadership team, you’ll partner closely with the Director of Engineering, Product, Design, and Tech teams to evolve how we build software, from embedding quality earlier in development, to refining our operating model, to leveraging AI tools that boost productivity and reliability.

You’ll combine strong people‑first leadership with a practical understanding of software development to help our teams deliver impactful, high‑quality software that advances Novisto’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership & Development

• Manage and coach a team of engineers across multiple squads.
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversations.
• Partner with the Director of Engineering and HR to evolve the org structure, define growth paths, and support hiring and onboarding.
• Ensure teams are supported, engaged, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Delivery & Execution Excellence

• Drive predictable, high‑quality delivery across teams.
• Work with Tech Leads and Product Managers to translate strategic goals into clear execution plans.
• Oversee planning, estimation, and delivery processes to ensure efficiency and accountability.
• Identify and remove organizational or technical obstacles that impact delivery.
• Bring visibility to process gaps and drive incremental, measurable improvements.

Technical Oversight & Architecture Alignment

• Partner with Tech Leads, Principal Developer, and Architecture peers to ensure adherence to architectural and coding standards.
• Promote best practices in code quality, testing, observability, and documentation.
• Balance near‑term delivery needs with long‑term architectural health and scalability.

AI Foundations

• Identify opportunities to embed AI‑powered tools and automation into development workflows.
• Guide adoption of AI within teams to improve productivity, quality, and delivery performance.
• Track and communicate tangible efficiency and quality gains achieved through AI integration.

Culture & Organizational Impact

• Contribute to an inclusive, high‑performing culture centered on trust, autonomy, and accountability.
• Reinforce engineering‑wide initiatives that improve developer experience, quality, and reliability.
• Model Novisto’s values in day‑to‑day leadership and team interactions.

Security & Compliance

• Follow Novisto’s security controls and processes.
• Report any risk, incident, or anomaly that could affect the security of Novisto or customer data.

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 3+ years in engineering management.
• Proven ability to lead multiple teams
• Demonstrated success driving improvement in delivery performance, software quality, and team processes.
• Experience implementing QA and DevEx initiatives.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, able to bring clarity, empathy, and focus.
• Fluent in English (French, a strong plus)

What we offer

• Join an early‑stage, well‑financed company
• Advance Novisto’s purpose of contributing to the sustainability of the economy, environment, and society by empowering companies to make better decisions and disclosures through our ESG data management software
• Contribute your knowledge and insights to increase awareness and knowledge of sustainability
• Generous health benefits (100% Insurance coverage & access to Dialogue's telemedicine app)
• Flexible schedules & opportunity to work remotely
• 4 weeks of vacation
• Stock option plan
• Summer hours
• If you prefer to work at the office, we have a beautiful office in Old Montreal, close to downtown and steps away from a metro (subway) station