Vice President Technology

(This ad is posted by FillaRole, and your application will be applied to the job the employer is looking to fill using FillaRole AI-powered hiring tool.)Please apply directly to this website >>> https://app.fillarole.ca/jobs/898/vice-president-technology/saskatoon-sk?utm_source=Workable&utm_medium=Vice%20President%20Technology&utm_campaign=Referral Job Duties:SolusGuard is committed to helping organizations protect their most valuable asset - their people. We protect lone and at-risk workers with a full suite of safety solutions meant to get people the help they need, the instant they need it. We are hiring a VP Technology to lead SolusGuard’s engineering organization with clarity, structure, and accountability.In this leadership role you will own:Technical leadership and standardsTeam effectiveness and accountabilityDelivery predictabilityRisk management and resilienceAlignment between technology and business goalsYou'll partner closely with a Principal Architect, who owns deep backend architecture and execution, allowing you to focus on leadership rather than being pulled into daily coding.Experience8–15+ years in software engineering3–5+ years in senior engineering leadership (Director, VP, Head of Engineering)Experience leading teams across backend, mobile, and infrastructureExperience with SaaS or safety-critical systems strongly preferredLeadership StyleCalm, structured, and pragmaticComfortable making decisions and being accountableClear communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholdersFocused on building sustainable systems and teamsTechnical JudgmentStrong systems thinking and architectural sensibilityAbility to challenge decisions and set standards without micromanagingExperience managing risk, reliability, and scaleWhy This Role MattersThis role is critical to SolusGuard’s ability to:Scale revenue with confidenceSupport enterprise and government customersReduce operational riskBuild a technology organization that doesn’t depend on burnoutYou’ll have real ownership, real influence, and a CEO who values clarity, trust, and people-first leadership.SolusGuard builds systems that will be used in situations where every second is critical. As such we are committed to building resilient, robust and performant systems and take quality very seriously. We are a remote-based workforce with the option to work in offices in Regina or Saskatoon.RequirementsKey ResponsibilitiesTechnology LeadershipOwn overall technical direction aligned with business prioritiesBalance near-term delivery with long-term platform healthMake and enforce architectural and technical standardsGuide build vs. buy decisions and vendor relationshipsEnsure the platform is enterprise-ready, secure, and scalableEngineering LeadershipLead and support a small, senior engineering teamSet clear expectations, priorities, and success metricsRun effective planning, reviews, and retrospectivesCreate a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvementDelivery & ExecutionImprove predictability and reduce reactive firefightingEstablish lightweight, effective delivery processesPartner with Product, Sales, and Customer Success on prioritiesEnsure commitments are realistic and met consistentlyInfrastructure, Security & RiskOwn technical risk management and resilienceOversee DevOps, infrastructure, and security practicesEnsure compliance requirements (e.g., SOC 2) are met and maintainedReduce single points of failure across systems and peopleWhat This Role Does Not RequireDaily hands-on codingBeing the primary system architectActing as the sole technical escalation pointTechnical depth matters — but leadership judgment matters more.BenefitsPlease apply directly to this website >>> https://app.fillarole.ca/jobs/898/vice-president-technology/saskatoon-sk?utm_source=Workable&utm_medium=Vice%20President%20Technology&utm_campaign=Referral