Software Engineering Manager (Data Platforms)

This is a remote position.

Remote (Canada-based preferred)

We are building a modern data platform that helps professional services organizations better understand and operate their businesses through intelligent, scalable technology. This role sits at the intersection of engineering leadership and hands-on technical contribution, focused on delivering high-impact data and analytics capabilities.

You will lead a distributed engineering team responsible for designing and delivering a cloud-based data platform. This includes ownership of both people leadership and technical direction.

• Lead, hire, and develop a team of engineers across multiple regions, fostering strong collaboration and accountability
  

• Guide the architecture and development of scalable data systems, including pipelines, storage layers, and analytics tooling
  

• Work closely with product leadership to align technical execution with evolving business priorities
  

• Drive delivery planning, including sprint cycles, estimation, and release coordination
  

• Oversee vendor relationships related to tooling, consulting, or external development support
  

• Define and execute a forward-looking data strategy, including platform evolution and product integration
  

• Contribute technically through design reviews, code reviews, and hands-on problem solving when needed
  

• Ensure high standards for security, performance, and reliability in collaboration with internal security teams
  

• Establish and track engineering metrics tied to quality, velocity, and system reliability
  

You are both a technical leader and an experienced people manager, comfortable operating in fast-moving environments.

• 10+ years in software or data engineering roles, including 7+ years leading teams
  

• Strong background in data architecture, data modeling, and large-scale data systems
  

• Experience building or managing cloud-native platforms (AWS or Azure)
  

• Deep familiarity with data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and analytics ecosystems
  

• Hands-on programming experience in modern development environments (object-oriented or functional languages)
  

• Experience with distributed version control systems and collaborative development workflows
  

• Knowledge of business intelligence architectures and data visualization tools
  

• Exposure to platforms such as Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, or similar analytics stacks
  

• Experience delivering SaaS products with strong scalability and performance requirements
  

• Clear communicator with strong organizational and prioritization skills
  

• Comfortable leading remote teams across time zones
  

• Takes ownership and operates with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
  

• Experienced in Agile development environments
  

• Able to influence stakeholders and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
  

• Cloud or data-related certifications (e.g., Azure, Snowflake, or similar)
  

• Experience with real-time or near real-time data processing systems
  

• Base salary in the range of CAD $210,000–$220,000
  

• Performance-based incentives may apply
  

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  

• Retirement savings program with employer contribution
  

• Flexible time off policy
  

Compensation may vary based on experience, location, and overall fit for the role.