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Manager, Engineering - Tooling

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Location
Remote Canada
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3-5+ years managing software engineering teams
  • 7+ years building and operating production software systems
  • Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives across multiple engineering organizations
  • Experience designing and operating CI/CD systems and modern software delivery pipelines
  • Experience with cloud-native platforms such as Kubernetes and AWS
  • Experience improving engineering productivity through automation
Nice to have
  • Experience with GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD platforms
  • Experience leading Developer Experience or Platform Engineering teams
  • Experience with deployment orchestration and release automation
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and platform automation
  • Experience implementing software delivery metrics such as DORA
What the job really is

As the Engineering Manager for Tooling at Sprout Social, you will lead a team focused on enhancing developer productivity through automation and improved workflows. Your role involves collaborating with various engineering teams to address pain points, drive the evolution of CI/CD platforms, and implement best practices in software delivery. You will also be responsible for fostering an inclusive engineering culture and ensuring the success of the tooling platforms that support the entire engineering organization.

Benefits
  • 100% Employer-Paid Health Benefits covering premiums for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
  • 25 days of vacation annually, plus 5 paid sick days and additional company-wide Rest & Recharge days
  • Full, free access to Modern Health for mental health support
  • A $950 CAD annual Lifestyle Spending Account
  • A one-time $550 USD stipend for home office setup and a monthly $50 USD stipend for internet
  • Access to financial experts through Your Money Line
Things to weigh
  • Remote position limited to candidates in Alberta, British Columbia, or Ontario
  • No specific mention of the technology stack beyond CI/CD and cloud-native platforms
  • The role emphasizes leadership and collaboration rather than technical execution of features
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