Sr. Manager, Development – Dayforce Mobile

Dayforce

1d • CA$132,500 - CA$207,000

About The Position

Dayforce is seeking a Senior Manager, Software Development to lead its full-stack mobile platform. This role involves overseeing native development, backend services, AI experiences, and observability for a platform supporting over 1.4 million daily active users. The Senior Manager will be responsible for the team's success, delivering high-quality mobile experiences, and fostering team member growth. Collaboration with Product Management and Engineering leaders is key to developing the technical strategy for the Dayforce Mobile platform, including Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) and domain microservices. The role emphasizes balancing technical trade-offs with customer value through an AI-native development lifecycle and driving continuous improvement in engineering practices and business processes.

Requirements

• Eight or more years of software development experience, including at least five years leading software development teams.
• Technical expertise across mobile and backend/API development with the ability to discuss architecture, trade-offs, and emerging technologies.
• Experience leading teams through an AI-native development lifecycle, including specification-driven development, harness engineering, and AI-assisted development tools.
• Passion for delivering customer value for frontline workers and managers.
• Experience planning projects and delivering high-quality software releases on schedule.
• Experience building and leading the development of complex SaaS and cloud-based mobile applications.
• Proven ability to identify, hire, develop, and retain top software engineering talent.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders while balancing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and willingness to contribute wherever needed.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of mobile Backend-for-Frontend (BFF), domain microservices, event-driven architecture, and RESTful and GraphQL API design principles.
• Domain knowledge in Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Time, and Attendance solutions supporting frontline workforces.
• Proficiency in English is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading large-scale mobile platforms supporting millions of users.
• Experience driving AI-native engineering practices and modern software development methodologies.
• Strong experience developing technical strategy across mobile, backend, and platform engineering.
• Passion for mentoring engineers and building high-performing development teams.
• Experience using customer engagement and quality metrics to influence product and engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of iOS, Android, and backend/BFF engineers, providing overall technical direction and guidance across the Dayforce Mobile platform.
• Develop the long-term technical strategy for Dayforce Mobile, including the BFF and domain microservices platform strategy, and translate it into an achievable roadmap and action plan.
• Manage project execution and delivery commitments across iOS, Android, and backend development.
• Recommend alternative technical and business approaches and lead engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines with optimal solutions.
• Champion an AI-native development lifecycle, including specification-driven development, harness engineering, and AI-assisted coding, while continuously improving engineering efficiency.
• Oversee requirements gathering, prototyping, architecture, implementation, testing, and quality reviews across features such as Scheduling, Timesheets, Benefits, and the AI Assistant.
• Report project progress, metrics, and delivery status to senior leadership.
• Balance resources, priorities, and project assignments to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Maximize team productivity and performance by implementing effective engineering practices.
• Monitor feature performance using engagement and quality metrics to guide future product direction.
• Coach, mentor, and support team members in their technical and professional development.
• Establish functional goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team.
• Partner with stakeholders to manage escalated customer issues and expectations as needed.

Benefits

• Excellent time away from work programs
• Comprehensive wellness initiatives
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares

What This Job Offers

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