Manager, Software Engineering - Mobile

Toronto
Engineering – Engineering Platform /
Full-time permanent /
Hybrid
About Achievers
The "Achievers Employee Experience Platform™" empowers employees to recognize each other in real time and aligns them to the values and goals of the company. With almost 4 million global users, the Employee Experience Platform enables employees in over 170 countries. Visit us at www.achievers.com to learn more, and check out our platform in action here. Join us in our mission to Change the Way the World Works™!

Our commitment to you:
At Achievers, we hire you for you because we value the unique perspective and individuality that each person brings to our team. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where you belong, and your contributions are celebrated. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues who appreciate your strengths and are excited to learn from your experiences.

Help lead our Mobile Engineering team! As Software Engineering Manager, Mobile you will be the driving force behind our software team’s success, ensuring that we deliver innovative, high-quality software solutions that meet our business needs. Your responsibilities will include: 

What you'll do:

    • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of talented software developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. 
    • Talent Acquisition: Lead the hiring process for new team members, ensuring we attract and retain top talent. 
    • Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the Director and senior leaders to ensure that software projects align with Achievers strategic goals. 
    • Quality Assurance: Oversee the development, testing, and deployment of software applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices. 
    • Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement in software development processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and quality. 
    • Project Management: Lead software projects from inception through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope. 
    • Executive Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management and participate in strategic planning sessions to shape the future of Achievers initiatives. 

What we're looking for:

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 
    • Proven Leadership: A minimum of 8 years of experience in software development management, with a deep technical background and hands-on coding expertise. 
    • Team Builder: Demonstrated success in managing, mentoring, and building high-performing development teams. 
    • Technical Mastery: Proficient in Swift, Kotlin, Java, GraphQL, SQL, and other modern mobile programming languages and technologies. Also understands development practices such as Agile / Scrum. 
    • Communication Expert: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting detailed technical documentation. 
    • Strategic Visionary: Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset to identify inefficiencies and drive impactful improvements. 
    • Cross-Functional Collaborator: Experience working closely with Product Management, Data Science, and Business partners to align technical solutions with business objectives. 
    • Architectural Innovator: Ability to see the big picture and contribute to defining the broader architecture of our custom platform, ensuring its scalability and effectiveness. Engage in design/architecture discussions, and share your ideas while building the next generation of features for the Achievers platform. 
    • Innovative Mindset: Think out of box, use the right tools for your job 
Why you’ll love working at Achievers:
We are passionate about disruptive technology that’s rooted in science, research and data.
We understand the value of employee success in the workplace and have been recognized in numerous publications for our contributions to HR, for technical excellence, and for our outstanding workplace culture!
We foster an environment of connection, security, and community. You’ll feel at home, without reservation. 
We believe in moving quickly, failing fast, and adapting to change. 
We enjoy coming to work every day because we believe in our product and love our culture.
We’re committed to achieving excellence in everything we do. 

Benefits & Perks for permanent full time employees:
·      Competitive Pay 💰
·      Parental Leave Top-up 👶🏼
·      Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage Upon Your First Day  🩺
·      RRSP Matching 🙌🏼
·      Flexible Vacation  🏖️ 
·      Employee and Family Assistance Program  🤝🏽
·      Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library 👩‍💻
·      Internal Mentorship Program  🎓
·      Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups  👏🏼
·      A beautiful office space located in Liberty Village, Toronto 🇨🇦
·      Participation in our Points-based Employee Recognition Program ✨ 
·      Opportunities for professional development and career growth 📈 
 
Our work environment:
Achievers is a hybrid-first company located at 99 Atlantic Ave in Liberty Village, Toronto. Our hybrid work experience is designed to cultivate an engaging employee experience, where pioneering research intersects with cutting-edge technology. We strongly believe that collocating teams increases the chance to innovate together, foster passive learning, create spontaneous connections, and promote better communication.


Achievers does not offer employment to prospects without first ensuring that qualified candidates speak directly with the hiring manager and a member of our HR team. All qualification will be done face-to-face, whether that is in person or over Zoom. Achievers does not send out offers of employment without meeting candidates and does not offer employment via text. If you are requested for any personal information via text and/or without having met a member of our hiring team in person, please disregard.

Our employees are a diverse and inclusive team of passionate, hardworking individuals. Achievers is committed to creating an environment where our employees can do the best work of their lives. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply to join our A-Player family. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Achievers is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.