Software Engineering Manager

At TechBiz Global, we are providing recruitment service to our TOP clients from our portfolio.
We are currently seeking a **Software Engineering Manager** to join one of our **clients**' teams.
If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in a innovative environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.
**ABOUT THE CLIENT**
Our client is the leading pet registration platform across North America, partnering with over 250 jurisdictions.
Their mission-driven technology consolidates pet information into a single system and offers a suite of services for pet owners, community members, and shelters.
These include registration, lost pet alert systems, an AI-powered pet tracker, and an upcoming mobile app dedicated to pet parenting—all aimed at ensuring pets have safe, happy homes.
Their impact is measurable: more than 6 million pets enter shelters annually, but only 10% return home.
The platform's tools and resources are designed to change this.
**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
The platform features an intuitive online licensing system, branded web experience, real-time reporting, fulfilment, customer service, and pet-owner services.
This role will focus on enhancing the Pet Owner Experience, leading the effort to redesign and implement the client's design framework across a modern front-end architecture.
The Engineering Manager will lead a blended team of internal and third-party engineers, collaborating closely with Product and Design to deliver user-centric, accessible, and high-performing features.
This role reports to the Director of Software Engineering and will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices across the front-end and back-end stack.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Drive the technical vision and roadmap for the Pet Owner Experience team.
- Champion user-first design and collaborate with Product Design to implement accessible, high-quality UI components.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of internal and third-party full-stack engineers.
- Provide hands-on support with technical specifications, architecture visualization (e.g., UML), and implementation.
- Collaborate with Product Managers to define features, guide technical strategy, and drive sprint planning activities.
- Prioritize tasks that improve the user experience based on research and customer feedback.
- Manage full software lifecycle: planning, development, quality, and delivery.
- Foster innovation and continuous improvement across the stack.
- Partner with engineering leadership to enhance team culture, processes, and outcomes.
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience as a full-stack or specialized web engineer.
- 3+ years of engineering leadership experience.
- Expertise with reactive front-end frameworks or server-driven UI stacks (e.g., Symfony UX, Laravel Livewire).
- 3+ years working with design systems (Tailwind CSS + Figma preferred).
- Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB).
- Familiarity with RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
- Experience using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and tools like JIRA.
- Track record of delivering complex technical projects with measurable impact.
- Exceptional communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to balance hands-on coding with team management.
- Strong ownership mentality and problem-solving approach.
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:
- Nice-to-Have Skills_
- In-depth experience with Symfony UX (Live Components, Stimulus, Turbo).
- Experience building and managing an in-house design system using Tailwind and Figma.
**Benefits**
- Comprehensive medical coverage (Health, Dental, Vision).
- Flexible paid time off.
- Fully remote work setup.
- Opportunity to work with a purpose-driven organization solving real-world challenges for pets and communities.
**Client Core Values (that you'll be expected to align with)**
- Go Big: Take bold steps, aim high, and pursue excellence.
- Whatever It Takes: Deliver what you promise—no excuses.
- Inspire: Bring excellence and positivity to all interactions.
- Believe: Sell your vision, your work, and your outcomes.
- Respect: Collaborate inclusively and appreciate all voices.