Engineering Manager

Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Technology, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in Agile software development and 2+ years of experience managing a full-stack engineering team. Experience building API-driven backends, efficient and responsive front-ends, and leveraging SaaS solutions is required. Experience with Kubernetes and service-oriented architecture is preferred, as is a deep understanding of software architecture and design patterns. A demonstrated track record of delivering projects on time in partnership with business stakeholders and experience managing data and application security requirements, including solid SQL or PostgreSQL/relational DB experience, are also necessary. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or additional relevant experience, is typically expected.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will provide hands-on management to their team, maintaining high technical excellence through code reviews, goal setting, and feedback. They will own the overall quality of services, manage the technical backlog, and partner closely with product managers and stakeholders on scope, sizing, and prioritization. Responsibilities include orchestrating cross-team planning, maintaining team engagement, encouraging creative problem-solving, and boosting engineering productivity by owning the SDLC, coding standards, and best practices. The manager will also act as a technical and cultural leader for the engineering team, ensuring the uptime of business-critical services and the successful delivery of strategic projects.

Skills

Software Development

Scrum

Code Reviews

Backlog Management

SDLC

Coding Standards

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Product Management Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Forward Financing

Provides fast funding solutions for small businesses

About Forward Financing

Forward Financing offers fast and flexible funding solutions to small businesses in the United States, focusing on those who may not qualify for traditional bank loans. Their main product is a merchant cash advance, which provides a lump sum of cash in exchange for a percentage of future sales, allowing for quick funding often within 24 hours. Unlike traditional lenders, Forward Financing operates in the alternative lending space, providing a more accessible application process, though at higher fees due to the increased risk. The company's goal is to support small business growth by offering reliable funding while adhering to high ethical standards.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$365MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees