Software Development Manager

About BrightOrder

BrightOrder builds fleet-management software, including the EMDECS and emdecs one platforms, for repair shops and fleet operators.

About the role

Lead the software team while contributing hands-on to development. Own the software delivery lifecycle, from planning and execution through release management and production reliability. This is a fully remote role for candidates eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach software engineers.
• Plan delivery, manage sprint execution, and oversee releases.
• Work with Product and stakeholders to shape roadmaps and translate requirements into plans.
• Guide architecture, code quality, and engineering practices.
• Oversee production reliability, incident response, and operational improvements.
• Contribute to backend and frontend code, including AWS architecture and integrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• At least 3 years managing and coaching software engineers and 5 years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Experience with AWS services, Docker, Kubernetes, .NET or Node.js, React, and TypeScript.
• Experience leading Agile/Scrum delivery, release management, and production operations.
• Experience collaborating with Product stakeholders and working in a B2B SaaS environment.

Additional experience

Experience with fleet management, telematics, or ELD software; English-French bilingualism; and Government of Canada security clearance are listed as nice to have.

Compensation and benefits

Base salary: $110,000–$120,000 CAD per year, with health, dental, and vision benefits.