Sr. Manager, Development – Dayforce Mobile

Dayforce, Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayforce, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Development to lead the Dayforce Mobile platform, including iOS, Android, backend/BFF, and AI-driven features for a large daily active user base.

You will shape technical strategy, drive architecture decisions, and ensure high-quality delivery across the mobile stack. The role requires guiding teams through rapid development cycles, collaborating with Product Management and Engineering leaders, and balancing trade-offs to maximize customer

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of software development experience, with at least five years leading software development teams.
• Experience with mobile and backend/API development and architecture discussions.
• Experience leading teams through an AI-native development lifecycle and using AI-assisted development tools.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of iOS, Android, and backend/BFF engineers with overall technical direction.
• Develop a long-term technical strategy for Dayforce Mobile and translate into a roadmap.
• Oversee project execution and delivery across mobile and backend development.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members; establish goals and KPIs.

Skills

Team leadership

Mobile & backend

AI-native lifecycle

Software architecture

Cloud SaaS

Hiring & coaching

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Job description

Canada

Job Description

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand prom ise - Makes Work Life Better - Reflec ts our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

About the Opportunity

Dayforce is looking for aSenior Manager, Software Development to lead the full-stack mobile platform, including native development, backend services, AI experiences, and observability, supporting more than 1.4 million daily active users as they manage their work life.

As a Senior Manager, Software Development, you will be responsible for the success of your team's work, including the delivery of high-quality, innovative mobile experiences, while supporting the performance, growth, and development of your team members. You will collaborate closely with Product Management and Engineering leaders to develop the technical strategy for the Dayforce Mobile platform, including Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) and domain microservices. You'll help teams balance technical trade-offs with delivering customer value through an AI-native development lifecycle while driving continuous improvement across engineering practices, stakeholder engagement, and business processes.

What You'll Get to Do

• Lead a team of iOS, Android, and backend/BFF engineers, providing overall technical direction and guidance across the Dayforce Mobile platform.
• Develop the long-term technical strategy for Dayforce Mobile, including the BFF and domain microservices platform strategy, and translate it into an achievable roadmap and action plan.
• Manage project execution and delivery commitments across iOS, Android, and backend development.
• Recommend alternative technical and business approaches and lead engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines with optimal solutions.
• Champion an AI-native development lifecycle, including specification-driven development, harness engineering, and AI-assisted coding, while continuously improving engineering efficiency.
• Oversee requirements gathering, prototyping, architecture, implementation, testing, and quality reviews across features such as Scheduling, Timesheets, Benefits, and the AI Assistant.
• Report project progress, metrics, and delivery status to senior leadership.
• Balance resources, priorities, and project assignments to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Maximize team productivity and performance by implementing effective engineering practices.
• Monitor feature performance using engagement and quality metrics to guide future product direction.
• Coach, mentor, and support team members in their technical and professional development.
• Establish functional goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team.
• Partner with stakeholders to manage escalated customer issues and expectations as needed.

Skills and Experience We Value

• Eight or more years of software development experience, including at least five years leading software development teams.
• Technical expertise across mobile and backend/API development with the ability to discuss architecture, trade-offs, and emerging technologies.
• Experience leading teams through an AI-native development lifecycle, including specification-driven development, harness engineering, and AI-assisted development tools.
• Passion for delivering customer value for frontline workers and managers.
• Experience planning projects and delivering high-quality software releases on schedule.
• Experience building and leading the development of complex SaaS and cloud-based mobile applications.
• Proven ability to identify, hire, develop, and retain top software engineering talent.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders while balancing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and willingness to contribute wherever needed.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of mobile Backend-for-Frontend (BFF), domain microservices, event-driven architecture, and RESTful and GraphQL API design principles.
• Domain knowledge in Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Time, and Attendance solutions supporting frontline workforces.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Experience leading large-scale mobile platforms supporting millions of users.
• Experience driving AI-native engineering practices and modern software development methodologies.
• Strong experience developing technical strategy across mobile, backend, and platform engineering.
• Passion for mentoring engineers and building high-performing development teams.
• Experience using customer engagement and quality metrics to influence product and engineering decisions.

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy

Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

About the Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Proficiency in English is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with English-speaking stakeholders, co-workers, managers and/or clients across the world. Further, our back office support teams, including but not limited to Human Resources, are primarily English speaking. Employees need to be able to communicate with these departments in English to appropriately administer their business relationship. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking co-workers, managers, stakeholders and/or clients, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement.

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