Software Engineering Manager

N-able; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

N-able, a leading global software company, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Ottawa. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical experience and a proven track record of managing engineering teams to ensure the timely delivery of software features. Join a dynamic and hybrid work culture that supports personal and professional growth while making a lasting impact in the tech industry.

Benefits

Fully covered medical, dental and vision

Generous PTO and observed holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Free Lunch 2x per week

On-site gym access

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical experience with at least 3 years as an Engineering Manager.
• Strong experience in managing teams of 5+ members.
• Hands-on experience with microservices and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an engineering team, ensuring timely feature delivery.
• Oversee collaboration between different functions.
• Drive process improvements through automation.

Skills

.NET

C++

Leadership

Microservices

SQL

Test Automation

AWS

Docker

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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Why N-able

IT doesn’t get better than this! N-able isn’t just another software company - we’re going places, and we’d love for you to be a part of that journey. With N-ablites in more than 15 countries around the world, you’re adding your unique voice to a diverse team of people who are supporting our customers, and one another. The Way We Work, our hybrid working model based on trust and flexibility, allows you to maximize your contributions while growing your career. Join a team where you can make a difference!

Why N-able

IT doesn’t get better than this! N-able isn’t just another software company - we’re going places, and we’d love for you to be a part of that journey. With N-ablites in more than 15 countries around the world, you’re adding your unique voice to a diverse team of people who are supporting our customers, and one another. The Way We Work, our hybrid working model based on trust and flexibility, allows you to maximize your contributions while growing your career. Join a team where you can make a difference!

N-able is hiring an experienced Software Engineering Manager with a solid technical background and at least three years eperience in an Software Engineering Manager role. This Manager will lead a cross-functional team, ensuring smooth delivery of features and efficient collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of architectural principles, microservices, and automation, and be responsible for team performance and delivery.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage an engineering team (5+ members), ensuring timely delivery of features and high-quality output.
• Oversee collaboration between different functions (Development, QA, Architecture,
• Product Management, UX, DevOps, Support).
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices and architectural principles.
• Drive process improvements and efficiency through automation and monitoring tools.
• Manage team performance, including tracking progress using systems like Jira, Confluence, and Crash/Monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Grafana, Sentry).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring engineers, and enhancing team productivity.
  
  
  

What You'll Bring

Must-Have Skills:

• 10+ years of technical experience with at least 3 years as an Engineering Manager. Strong experience in managing teams of 5+ members and overseeing end-to-end feature delivery. Strong expertise in .NET or C++, with a solid understanding of Linux for cloud deployments (AWS).
• Hands-on experience with microservices, SQL, and test automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in AWS (EC2, RDS, EKS), Docker, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins).
• Familiarity with Git, Jira, Confluence, and cloud technologies.
• Strong experience in optimizing performance and scalability of distributed systems.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring teams and driving technical initiatives.
• Proficiency in MS Products (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Jira, and Confluence.
  
  
  

Good-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of GoLang, Python, Ansible, Terraform, and MS services/Graph API.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes (K8s), Sentry, Splunk, and advanced monitoring tools.
• Experience with Agilemethodologies and other project management tools.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
  
  
  

Purple Perks

What do we offer you?

• Fully covered medical, dental and vision - for employee and eligible dependents!
• Generous PTO and observed holidays
• 2 Paid VoluNteer Days per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company-match and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free Lunch 2x per week at Collaboration Hubs
• On-site gym access at select Collaboration Hubs
• Wellness rewards
• FuN-raising opportunities as part of our giving program
• N-ablite Learning - custom learning experience as part of our investment in you
• The Way We Work - our hybrid working model based on trust and flexibility
  
  
  

About N-able

At N-able, Inc. (NYSE: NABL), we are a global software company that turns IT possibilities into capabilities. That means we partner with technology leaders who support companies around the world by offering secure infrastructure and tools to navigate their evolving IT needs. We build strong relationships with our customers to help them thrive at every stage of growth, and at the heart of this effort is our network of N-ablites—a global team of extraordinary, diverse creators who are dedicated to making a difference in how our partners do IT.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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