Software Engineering Manager / C#/.Net/GoLang

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

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Ottawa is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to oversee software delivery and manage engineering teams. This role involves defining project objectives, guiding a team of engineers, and ensuring projects adhere to quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in software engineering, excellent leadership skills, and experience with project management tools. This position comes with competitive perks, including generous PTO, medical benefits, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Paid Volunteer Days

Pension Plan with company contribution

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Discounted gym access

Custom learning experience

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in software engineering.
• Proven experience leading and managing software development teams.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Oversees development and implementation of software solutions.
• Manages a team of Engineers, providing guidance and support.
• Defines project scope and objectives, creating project plans and schedules.

Skills

Software development methodologies

Team management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Project management tools

Code review processes

Job description

Why N-able

At N-able, we’re not just helping businesses be secure —we’re redefining what it means to be cyber resilient. Our end-to-end platform blends AI-powered capabilities and flexible tech stacks, so customers can manage, secure, and recover with confidence. But the real power behind it all? Our people. We’re a global crew of N-ablites, who love solving complex problems, sharing knowledge, and delivering solutions that actually make a difference. If you're into meaningful work, fast growth, and a team that’s got your back, you’ll be surrounded by people who believe in what they do—and in you.

The Software Engineering Manager (C#/.Net/GoLang) oversees the delivery of software solutions, defining project scope and objectives. Managing a team of software engineers, this role provides guidance and support, makes technical decisions, creates project plans and schedules, drives improvements in team processes, monitors project progress, and ensures time and quality completion. The role will also manage relationships with stakeholders, ensuring all parties are aligned and working towards common goals.

What You’ll Do

• Oversees development and implementation of software solutions for our company.
• Manages a team of Engineers, providing guidance, and support to foster professional development.
• Builds outstanding teams through communication, technical mentorship, and fostering relationships and collaboration.
• Recruit and onboard new team members.
• Defines project scope and objectives, and creates project plans and schedules.
• Monitors project progress and makes necessary adjustments to ensure that projects remain on track, identifying dependencies and mitigating risks.
• Collaborates with Product function to define roadmaps.
• Manages relationships with stakeholders, including clients and vendors, as necessary.
• Collaborates with other Engineering Managers and Architects to improve the Engineering function.
• Enforces and sometimes leads processes and practices defined by the organization.
• Stays up to date with industry, trends, and company development.
• Identifies and addresses technical debt and other issues that may impact the maintainability, performance, scalability, and security of the software.
• Implements and enforces software development best practices, such as code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Manages and prioritizes bug reports and feature requests.
• Ensures that customer support requests and issues are promptly and effectively addressed by the team, making these a priority.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong technical background in software engineering
• Proven experience leading and managing software development teams
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and processes
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience with project management tools and techniques, as well as planning and estimation
• Experience with code and design reviews
• Familiarity with industry best practices for software development, testing, and delivery
• Understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• Experience with software testing and quality assurance methodologies
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle

Purple Perks

What do we offer you?

• Medical, dental and vision – for employee, partner, and children!
• Generous PTO and observed holidays
• 2 Paid Volunteer Days per year
• Pension Plan with company-contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Discounted gym access at several local facilities
• Fund-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, our mission is to protect businesses against evolving cyberthreats with an end-to-end cyber resilience platform to manage, secure, and recover. Our scalable technology infrastructure includes AI-powered capabilities, market-leading third-party integrations, and the flexibility to employ technologies of choice—to transform workflows and deliver critical security outcomes. Our partner-first approach combines our products with experts, training, and peer-led events that empower our customers to be secure, resilient, and successful.