Engineering Manager - DBSync

About DBSync

At DBSync, we provide next-generation data integration and data warehousing services for cloud and SaaS-based applications. Incubated by Salesforce.com (as part of Avankia) before spinning off as an independent company, DBSync helps businesses solve complex problems and automate workflows across systems like AWS, Salesforce, Microsoft, and over 200 popular cloud applications.

About the Role

The Engineering Manager (Head of Engineering) will directly oversee and manage all aspects of the engineering department. Working closely with the CEO/CTO, you will act as both a technical and business expert, driving architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable data integration products.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple engineering projects to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Lead, mentor, and guide engineers across technical challenges, performance reviews, and career development.
• Direct oversight of the full software development lifecycle in an agile environment for developers and testers.
• Collaborate with product, design, and customer support teams to ensure efficient implementation and smooth product rollouts.
• Enforce coding standards, best practices, security protocols, and high technical quality (secure, defect-free deliverables).
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to improve engineering processes.
• Architect and expand multi-tenant, high-volume SaaS and Big Data integration applications.
• Build and maintain strong vendor and partner relationships to facilitate project execution.
• Develop and establish engineering department standards and procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 8–10+ years of engineering experience with demonstrated leadership or management history.
• Project Track Record: Must have successfully delivered at least two end-to-end software projects.
• Technical Core: Hands-on experience with Java, front-end technologies (Bootstrap, jQuery), modular software development, and multi-tenant architectures.
• Cloud Platforms: Proficient with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Architecture & Tooling: Full-stack architecture experience; in-depth knowledge of Docker containers, Kubernetes cluster management/orchestration, microservices, and DevOps practices.
• Education: BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; MS/MBA is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and consensus-building skills; ability to influence technical direction across internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptable and quick to master new technologies.

Location & Working Hours

• Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Remote)
• Shift Timings: U.S. Shift (8:00 AM CST – 5:00 PM CST)