Manager, Software Engineering

Flair Airlines Ltd. • Edmonton, AB

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Information Technology team at Flair as a Manager, Software Engineering, where innovation, collaboration, and technology come together to build solutions that support both our customers and our business. Reporting to the Director, Software Engineering, the Manager, Software Engineering is responsible for leading a cross-functional team focused on the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-quality applications across web, mobile, and backend platforms. This role is accountable for driving execution, ensuring engineering teams consistently deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing solutions that align with product priorities and business objectives. Leading teams working across Next.js (React-based web applications), Flutter mobile applications, and Python and .NET backend services, the Manager, Software Engineering provides technical leadership, fosters collaboration, and supports the successful delivery of business-critical systems. The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with a solid technical foundation and a passion for building high-performing teams, improving engineering practices, and delivering exceptional software solutions.
This role is located on-site at any of our offices in Calgary, AB (YYC), Edmonton, AB (YEG),
Toronto, ON (YYZ), or Vancouver, BC (YVR).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of four (4) to seven (7) years of progressive software engineering experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience leading, mentoring, or coaching software engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience developing and supporting applications using modern frontend frameworks such as React and Next.js.
• Experience designing and developing backend services and APIs using Python and/or .NET technologies.
• Experience working with mobile application development concepts, preferably using Flutter or similar frameworks.
• Experience delivering software solutions within Agile development environments.
• Strong technical understanding of modern web, mobile, and backend application architectures.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing engineering teams while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance technical priorities, delivery timelines, and business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on quality, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Clear criminal record check and satisfactory references.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers across frontend, backend, and mobile
• Own end-to-end delivery of features and systems
• Ensure work is delivered: On time, At high quality, Aligned with requirements
• Act as the primary point of accountability for engineering execution
• Drive sprint planning, backlog execution, and delivery tracking
• Ensure engineering work is: Well-structured, Properly estimated, Delivered with minimal rework
• Identify and remove blockers impacting delivery timelines
• Provide guidance across: Frontend architecture (Next.js / React), Mobile development (Flutter), Backend services (Python / .NET APIs)
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices: Code quality, Testing standards, Performance and scalability
• Partner with architecture leadership to align implementation with system design
• Work closely with: Technical Product Management (requirements readiness), Product Managers (priorities and scope)
• Ensure engineering teams receive clear, actionable requirements
• Provide feedback early when requirements are incomplete or infeasible
• Ensure proper testing strategies are in place: Unit testing, Integration testing, End-to-end validation
• Support production stability and rapid issue resolution
• Drive continuous improvement in system reliability and performance
• Improve development workflows and team efficiency
• Support adoption of CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices
• Track and improve key delivery metrics: Cycle time, Deployment frequency, Defect rates
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Salary - A salary that reflects your experience and contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Competitive medical and dental coverage, disability insurance, life insurance, and an employee and family assistance program.
• Retirement Savings – A pension plan with employer-matched contributions.
• Unlimited Travel Perks – Enjoy free and discounted flights for you and your travel companions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager