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.