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Senior Engineering Manager, Financial Platform

BuildOps
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$172,000 - $229,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience
  • Deep experience in modern JavaScript and TypeScript environments
  • Experience with workflows and data platforms
  • Deep experience with Node.js, GraphQL, RESTful services, PostgreSQL, and Temporal in production systems
  • Strong proficiency with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
  • Experience with event-driven systems and messaging infrastructure
Nice to have
  • Experience working with large enterprise platforms, including ERP and CRM systems
  • Experience leading initiatives across platformization, service architecture, APIs, or financial and accounting systems
  • An advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
What the job really is

As a Senior Engineering Manager at BuildOps, you will lead the development of the Integration Platform, focusing on architecting and optimizing systems for data movement and integrations. Your role involves driving technical excellence, mentoring engineers, and making key architectural decisions to enhance system performance and reliability. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and improve the overall customer experience.

Benefits
  • $172,000 - $229,000 base salary range + annual bonus + meaningful equity
  • Generous equity grant
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Flexible PTO and hybrid work schedules
  • One-time work-from-home allowance
  • Company events and team-building activities
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technology stack beyond Node.js and PostgreSQL
  • Fast-paced environment may imply high pressure
  • Role involves significant cross-team collaboration, which can vary in complexity
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