Software Development Manager, Flow

Description

• Support architecture and design discussions to ensure alignment and inclusion of team voices.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, and technical stakeholders to define and prioritize work.
• Lead a team of developers through coaching, feedback, and professional development.
• Guide hiring, onboarding, and team growth with a focus on skill development and values alignment.
• Champion continuous improvement in tools, practices, and communication.
• Act as a liaison between your team and other parts of the organization, advocating for both team and business needs.
• Build a positive, inclusive team culture centred on collaboration and shared ownership.
• Oversee technical delivery, helping manage project flow and addressing risks early.

Requirements

• Familiarity with Safe Software’s platform or similar technical domains.
• Knowledge of hiring practices, onboarding, and team-building techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to support team health and build inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Additional Requirements: Employment is subject to successful completion of reference checks and a Canadian criminal background check.
• Experience working with technologies such as C++, Python, or JavaScript (or equivalent).
• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a team leadership or management role.
• Solid understanding of Agile development practices and software system design.
• Involvement in mentoring, DEI, or culture-building initiatives.
• Ability to balance technical direction with team and business priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on empathy and clarity.
• Experience guiding remote or distributed teams.

Benefits

• An Accessible Commute: Regardless of your commute method, we’re located close to public transit, and provide complimentary parking and bike storage for our team!
• Flexible Working Hours: Flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements to fit your lifestyle. Work when you want, and how you want to.
• Shared Success: Share in Safe’s success with our bi-annual profit sharing and RRSP/TFSA matching program.
• Social Responsibility: Become part of a team that finds meaningful ways to give back. Take paid time off to volunteer for one of our Safe-organized opportunities that align with our core community initiatives.
• Compensation: Annual base salary: $147,200 to $167,600 CAD, plus eligibility for a profit-sharing bonus. This salary range reflects our reasonable estimate for the role. Final compensation may vary based on your experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
• Family is important: We are dedicated to supporting our employees through parenthood and offer a Parental Leave Top-Up Program for new parents through childbirth or adoption.
• Learning & Career Development: We believe in your continuous learning and growth. Take advantage of an annual learning budget and training programs paid for by Safe.
• A Supportive Environment: Feel empowered to share your ideas and implement them with high autonomy and team support.
• Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental, health or lifestyle spending, and counseling benefits from day 1. That’s right, no waiting period.
• Work-Life Balance: There's no place for burnout at Safe. Maintain a healthy balance of your personal and work life without splitting yourself in two. Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation to recharge, plus an additional paid 6 seasonal days off per year.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance