Manager-Software Engineering

We are on a mission to democratize finance and empower investors through technology. As part of the

Brokerage Technology

group, you won’t just be managing code; you will be building the financial future for our customers. We operate at the intersection of high-stakes finance and cutting‑edge user experience, delivering

best‑in‑class applications

that allow everyday investors to trade, track, and grow their wealth with confidence.

We are seeking a strategic and forward‑thinking

Manager, Software Engineering

to lead a complex technology portfolio. In this role, you will move work on day‑to‑day coding and oversee the engineering members of one or more squads, focusing on dependency management, short and long‑term architectural goals, and the maturation of our engineering culture.

The ideal candidate is an active thought leader who works closely with Product Management, Designers, and other key stakeholders to deliver best‑in‑class applications. You will articulate the business value of technology, drive architectural decisions in partnership with Senior Leaders, and champion talent development within the department, serving as a bridge between technical strategy and business mission.

Job Responsibilities

Strategically lead and manage engineering members across one or multiple squads, overseeing cross‑squad dependencies and ensuring alignment with long‑term organizational goals.

Establish career development for your direct reports, identifying high‑potential individuals and creating specific growth opportunities.

Champion initiatives to enhance engineering culture, promoting diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging while working with People & Culture to address systemic issues.

Paint an engaging picture of future possibilities for the team, inspiring and motivating engineers through compelling presentations that outline the department's technical vision.

Provide steady leadership during transitions or complex situations, keeping teams focused and moving forward despite incomplete information.

Technical Strategy & Architecture

Manage a complex tech portfolio, helping to set the direction for overall systems and aligning the technology roadmap with specific business missions.

Define high‑level architecture and approve design patterns for broader systems, leading significant technical investments and vendor selection.

Collaborate with technical leaders on setting technical direction partnered with direct coding and troubleshooting.

Delivery & Operational Excellence

Act as a key technical voice in the "product trio" (Product, Design, Engineering), ensuring technical feasibility and innovation align with user experience goals.

Articulate the value of technology initiatives to stakeholders at all levels, persuasively rallying support and tailoring communication to win buy‑in.

Lead development initiatives from initial bootstrap and prototyping phases through to production launch and ongoing maintenance.

Oversee the management and optimization of applications serving a large number of customers, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability under heavy load.

Qualifications Education & Experience

Minimum 5+ years of experience in back end technologies with 3+ years in people management

Degree, diploma, or equivalent directly related work experience in Computer Science or Engineering.

Digital financial services experience is highly preferred.

Experience in enterprise‑grade solutioning is highly desirable.

Technical Proficiency

Extensive knowledge in c++ development with experience with highly scalable low latency systems

Some experience in Cloud native development of Microservices, specifically using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and other Google Cloud Platform components.

Familiarity with diverse data storage solutions including Google Cloud SQL, MongoDB, Redis Cache, and SQL Server.

Understanding of event streaming and messaging architectures such as Google Pub/Sub, Kafka etc.

Proficiency with modern CI/CD pipelines and collaboration tools such as Gitlab, Jira, and Confluence.

Strong skills in application performance tuning and optimization.

Leadership & Strategic Capabilities

Advanced ability to identify potential stakeholders, analyze expectations, and work independently to manage relationships across the organization.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure and coach teams through change and ambiguity.

Expertise in the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including design, configuration, integration, testing, quality assurance, and post‑production support.

Strong skills in risk mitigation and ensuring the scalability and maintainability of complex systems.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for business audiences.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries: Information Technology & Services and Banking

Toronto, Ontario, Canada $190,000.00-$280,000.00 2 weeks ago

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