Software Engineering Manager

N-able Technologies Ltd.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software development is looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager in Ottawa. You will lead a cross-functional team to ensure timely delivery of features while improving processes through automation and collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with comprehensive benefits and a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and observed holidays

Paid Volunteer Days per year

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Free Lunch 2x per week

On-site gym access

Wellness rewards

Custom learning experiences

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical experience, including 3 years as an Engineering Manager.
• Experience managing teams of 5+ members.
• Proficiency in AWS, Docker, CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering team, ensuring timely delivery of features.
• Oversee collaboration between development, QA, product management and other functions.
• Drive process improvements and adhere to engineering best practices.

Skills

.NET

C++

Leadership

Cloud Deployment (AWS)

Microservices

Test Automation

SQL

Docker

CI/CD Tools

Performance Optimization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Job description

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 of experience in a 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 Office 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 Agile methodologies 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 insurance – 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.
• Fund-raising opportunities as part of our giving program.
• N-ablite Learning – custom learning experiences 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.

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