Senior Software Development Manager, Flow

• Location: This opportunity is hybrid and based in the Lower Mainland of Vancouver, BC. Our head office is located in Surrey, BC.
• Compensation: Annual base salary: $162,400 to $184,800 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.
• Additional Requirements: Employment is subject to successful completion of reference checks and a Canadian criminal background check.

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• Why you're interested in joining Safe Software.
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Senior Software Development Manager, Flow
As a Senior Software Development Manager, you will lead one or more development teams working on core product features and enhancements. You'll work closely with Product Management, UX, and other technical stakeholders to align on priorities, guide technical execution, and support successful, high-quality delivery.

You will provide mentorship, coaching, and growth opportunities for developers and team leads, helping to build both individual and collective capabilities. You'll also be responsible for team planning, hiring, onboarding, and performance feedback.

This is a people-focused leadership role for someone who enjoys developing others, enabling effective delivery, and shaping long-term team culture. You'll influence practices across the department while helping teams thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, leadership through empathy, and a willingness to grow.

About The Team
Our development teams work across Safe Software's core product offerings, helping customers solve complex data integration challenges around the world. We emphasize collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

As part of our leadership group, you'll join a community of managers and senior technical contributors working together to improve how we build software and support each other. We are a remote-friendly organization with team members across Canada, and we're committed to building an inclusive, high-trust workplace where everyone can thrive.

What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Software Development Manager, Flow, you will:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and coaching for developers, senior developers, and team leads.
• Guide your team in delivering high-quality, high-impact software aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate closely with Product, UX, and technical stakeholders to define priorities and delivery plans.
• Support your team's growth through regular feedback, career development, and learning opportunities.
• Oversee technical execution, manage flow, and proactively surface and address risks.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture built on shared ownership and trust.
• Lead team hiring, onboarding, and performance feedback practices.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives and cross-functional improvements.

Qualifications, Skills, And Competencies
At Safe Software, we welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences. While not all candidates will have everything listed, the most successful candidates will bring many of the following:

What We're Looking For

• 9+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a people leadership role (e.g., Software Development Manager, Team Lead).
• Strong understanding of software delivery practices, system architecture, and agile development.
• Proven ability to coach and develop team members, including senior technical staff.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product, UX, and other stakeholders.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance team advocacy with organizational priorities.

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with Safe Software's core technology areas or similar technical domains.
• Experience leading distributed or remote-first teams.
• Involvement in DEI or team culture initiatives.
• Experience with hiring and growing high-performing development teams.

What You Can Expect
When you choose a career with Safe Software, you're also choosing…

• Meaningful Work: Make a profound impact across our business, workplace and data integration product.
• A Supportive Environment: Feel empowered to share your ideas and implement them with high autonomy and team support.
• 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.
• 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.
• Flexible Working Hours: Flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements to fit your lifestyle. Work when you want, and how you want to.
• 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.
• Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental, health or lifestyle spending, and counseling benefits from day 1. That's right, no waiting period.
• 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.
• Shared Success: Share in Safe's success with our bi-annual profit sharing and RRSP/TFSA matching program.
• 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

About Safe Software
Safe Software transforms organizations with FME, the only All-Data Any-AI Enterprise Integration Platform connecting all your data, anywhere, at any velocity. With over 30 years of expertise and 25,000+ enterprise customers across 125+ countries, we simplify your data journey, wherever it leads.

Founded in 1993, Safe is headquartered in Surrey, BC with over 200 team members and counting. We're always looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are determined to learn and grow. Are you ready to join the team?

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Safe Software is an equal opportunity employer and we truly believe that innovation and strength begin with diversity and inclusion. We welcome all candidates regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, disability, national or ethnic origin, political belief, religion, or family status. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact