Software Engineering Manager in Vancouver

We are seeking a dynamic, delivery-focused Engineering Manager to lead an engineering team. The client's SaaS platform integrates directly with major partner banks; because of this, the team operates at the intersection of product engineering and high-stakes client delivery. We need a leader who has an engineering background, solid project management skills, and thrives under the healthy pressure of client-facing timelines and revenue-linked milestones.

As a hands-on leader, you will be responsible for the execution and delivery of key projects, ensuring your team produces high-quality, scalable, and robust software solutions. You will work closely with partner banks, product teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth, secure, and timely platform integrations. You will manage client-facing expectations, navigate shifting bank requirements, and ensure the team meets revenue-impacting integration deadlines.

Why Work With Our Client?

• Visionary Team, Proven Results: The leadership bench brings deep, collective experience in scaling high-growth FinTech companies through major funding cycles and critical market inflection points.
• Accelerated Career Ownership & DEI Commitment: As an emerging high-growth company, your career trajectory here is accelerated. Employees are immediately given a high level of ownership and autonomy over complex, impactful projects.
• Strategic Total Rewards & Wellbeing: The client invests heavily in employee success. Total compensation packages are highly competitive, including a semi-annual bonus plan that gives you a true stake in the future.
• Purpose-Driven Culture: Operating with a 'we over me' mentality, the team fosters strong, collaborative bonds built on trust and candor.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic, delivery-focused Engineering Manager to lead an engineering team. The client's SaaS platform integrates directly with major partner banks; because of this, the team operates at the intersection of product engineering and high-stakes client delivery. We need a leader who has an engineering background, solid project management skills, and thrives under the healthy pressure of client-facing timelines and revenue-linked milestones.

As a hands-on leader, you will be responsible for the execution and delivery of key projects, ensuring your team produces high-quality, scalable, and robust software solutions. You will work closely with partner banks, product teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth, secure, and timely platform integrations. You will manage client-facing expectations, navigate shifting bank requirements, and ensure the team meets revenue-impacting integration deadlines.

Qualifications Key Skills & Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of total industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role, managing a team of 4–8 engineers.
• Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects and owning product or platform features.
• Experience with Java, Spring Framework, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases.
• Experience with messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with product managers, stakeholders, and other cross-functional partners.
• A growth mindset with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering talent.
• Previous experience in FinTech, payments, or with accounting/ERP systems is a strong asset.

Compensation & Benefits

Our client believes in an atmosphere and culture where innovation can flourish, collaboration is valued, and transparency is at the core of operations.

• Hiring Salary Range: $135,000 - $170,000 annually (base pay is based on comparable market data from companies of similar employee size, revenue, and location).
• Competitive semi-annual bonus program (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Savings and retirement plan matching.
• Parenthood top-up programs.
• Mentorship programs and leadership series.

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.