Software engineering manager Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Amazing opportunity for someone who lives in or close to the Kitchener/Waterloo area. We are also willing to assist with relocation costs if you choose to relocate to be closer to work. This is a hybrid role with 4 days in office (mandatory for management and above).

Summary of the Role:
As a Software Engineering Manager, you will sit at the intersection of high level strategy and hands on technical execution. You will lead a chapter of talented engineers, ensuring they have the technical direction, professional mentorship, and operational framework to deliver.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture: Act as the technical anchor for your area, providing guidance on .NET/C++ architecture and AWS cloud-native patterns.

Conduct deep dive code reviews and architectural audits to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability.

Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation.

Strategic Execution: Translate corporate strategic pillars into actionable engineering roadmaps.

Define and evolve "Software Factory" standards, standardizing CI/CD, testing automation, and deployment workflows.

People & Performance: Own the full lifecycle of your team: hiring, onboarding, career mapping, and performance management.

Foster a culture of accountability and psychological safety where engineers are motivated to reach their peak potential.

Operational Excellence: Utilize SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) to coordinate complex deliverables across multiple teams.

Identify skill gaps within the organization and implement training or hiring strategies to close them.

Required Skills & Experience
Technical Mastery: 10+ years in software design and development, with recent, deep expertise in .NET and/or C++.

Hands on experience architecting and deploying services in AWS.

Strong grasp of modern front-end technologies to lead full-stack initiatives.

Leadership Provenance: 3+ years of formal people management experience (managing 5+ developers).

Experience working within a SAFe or large-scale Agile environment.

Consensus Builder: Ability to influence technical direction across teams without relying solely on "manager" authority.

Constructive Critic: Expert at giving (and receiving) feedback that levels up the team.

Customer-Centric: You build for the user, not just for the sake of the code.

What we Offer:

Located in the heart of University of Waterloo’s David Johnston Research + Technology Park, our client is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. As part of their organization, you will enjoy:


Flexible hours

Hybrid working environment (4 days in office)

Free parking

Vacation Days (15 - 20)

Professional Development Day

Christmas shut down

Summer core hours

Strong work-life balance

Casual dress code

Competitive group benefits plan

Strong focus on mental health support benefits

Sick and Personal days

RRSP matching program

Life Insurance

Access to Employee Share Scheme

Maternity & Paternity benefits

Referral program

Rewards and Recognition program

Training and Development Support

Monthly Lunch and Learns

Fitness & Wellness reimbursement

An active social committee

Organized Volunteer Events

Game room, including a flight simulator!

Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee

And much more



Advantages
Flexible hours

Hybrid working environment (4 days in office)

Free parking

Vacation Days (15 - 20)

Professional Development Day

Christmas shut down

Summer core hours

Strong work-life balance

Casual dress code

Competitive group benefits plan

Strong focus on mental health support benefits

Sick and Personal days

RRSP matching program

Life Insurance

Access to Employee Share Scheme

Maternity & Paternity benefits

Referral program

Rewards and Recognition program

Training and Development Support

Monthly Lunch and Learns

Fitness & Wellness reimbursement

An active social committee

Organized Volunteer Events

Game room, including a flight simulator!

Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee

And much more



Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture: Act as the technical anchor for your area, providing guidance on .NET/C++ architecture and AWS cloud-native patterns.

Conduct deep dive code reviews and architectural audits to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability.

Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation.

Strategic Execution: Translate corporate strategic pillars into actionable engineering roadmaps.

Define and evolve "Software Factory" standards, standardizing CI/CD, testing automation, and deployment workflows.

People & Performance: Own the full lifecycle of your team: hiring, onboarding, career mapping, and performance management.

Foster a culture of accountability and psychological safety where engineers are motivated to reach their peak potential.

Operational Excellence: Utilize SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) to coordinate complex deliverables across multiple teams.

Identify skill gaps within the organization and implement training or hiring strategies to close them.


Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
Technical Mastery: 10+ years in software design and development, with recent, deep expertise in .NET and/or C++.

Hands on experience architecting and deploying services in AWS.

Strong grasp of modern front-end technologies to lead full-stack initiatives.

Leadership Provenance: 3+ years of formal people management experience (managing 5+ developers).

Experience working within a SAFe or large-scale Agile environment.

Consensus Builder: Ability to influence technical direction across teams without relying solely on "manager" authority.

Constructive Critic: Expert at giving (and receiving) feedback that levels up the team.

Customer-Centric: You build for the user, not just for the sake of the code.


Summary
Summary of the Role:
As a Software Engineering Manager, you will sit at the intersection of high level strategy and hands on technical execution. You will lead a chapter of talented engineers, ensuring they have the technical direction, professional mentorship, and operational framework to deliver.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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