Engineering Manager

Overview Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week at either Waterloo or Toronto location (no preference, just seeking the best candidate) Target Start Date: August 25, 2025 End Date: February 27, 2026 Possibility of Extension & Conversion to FTE: No extension, but networking opportunities available Number of Positions: 1 Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week Reason: Maternity Leave Vendor Call: Schedule closer to end of June Story Behind the Need Business Group: A small team of full stack developers and testers working on integrating features and functionality into the plan member website. The team is building a back-end integration pipeline to enable data flow in and out, supporting these systems. Candidate Value Proposition The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a strong, talented team and lead high-visibility projects at the forefront of group benefits. This role offers the chance to exercise leadership skills, understand partner relationships, and drive high-impact projects to success. Job Description Join our Group Benefits Engineering Team Does change excite you? Do you want to be part of the team that redefines how we get work done? We are changing the way we develop, and we want you to be part of it We are growing our team, with the mandate to power world-class customer and employee experiences through software and engineering skills. The customer is at the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products daily. We believe in the value of empowering engineers with the resources to solve critical problems for the future of the business, which is why we need you. We are seeking a self-motivated, strong technical leader, who is passionate about delivering value, forward-thinking, and excited to see the successful implementation of the products they deliver. As a Manager Engineering, you will Lead a team of technology engineers and professionals across multi-squads; technical, regulatory, or other cross-cutting initiatives. Ensure progress against important targets where consistent and coordinated implementation is required. Maintain a perspective on impact of change on patterns required for implementation. Develop patterns and documentation to ensure ongoing maintenance of technical and regulatory solutions. Collaborate with Domain Experts across various topics to understand implications on technology strategy. Translate requirements for multi-disciplinary, complex programs into technical specifications applicable across a broad range of projects. Evaluate and define existing technology standards to ensure compliance with program-level requirements. Work with partner teams to redesign process flows when necessary. Track emerging technology and policy trends that might affect day-to-day operations. Candidate Must-Have Skills 2+ years’ experience in a technology leadership role. Experience with cloud infrastructure implementation. Advanced knowledge in languages such as React, Java, JavaScript, NodeJS, or similar technologies. Familiarity with Agile, specifically Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), DevOps principles, test-driven development, continuous integration, and other approaches. Soft Skills Strong technical and development skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle and lead multiple initiatives across multiple teams. Responds well to ambiguity and works efficiently to clarify situations and outcomes. Collaborative approach to work with team members; able to mentor, participate in code reviews, and support or drive design sessions. Constantly learns from both success and failure. Good problem-solving skills that enable you to manage through creative abrasion. Good verbal and written communication; able to effectively articulate technical vision, possibilities, and outcomes. Nice-To-Have Skills Experience with Azure. Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Best vs. Average Candidate The ideal candidate focuses on leadership, prioritizing the well-being of their team rather than being authoritarian. They thrive in environments with ambiguity, make decisive decisions, and possess strong problem-solving skills. Candidate Review & Selection Process: 2 rounds of interviews. 1st Round: Experience and behavior-based, assessing knowledge and leadership style. Additional Notes Team Culture: The team is friendly, supportive, and collaborative. We value team players who are talented and humble, and who can fit into our positive culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr