Software Engineering Manager

ValPay is looking to hire a talented and experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our growing team in Montreal!

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing the migration from legacy systems to modern web-based architectures. 

As the Software Engineering Manager for ValPay, your role encompasses a pivotal leadership position where you will oversee the entire product lifecycle, from strategic concept to engineering execution and market introduction. This role uniquely combines architectural expertise with product oversight to ensure our software solutions are not only innovative but architecturally sound, aligning seamlessly with both market needs and technical capabilities. You will act as both an architect and a leader, bridging the gap between high-level architectural decisions and detailed engineering practices, thereby driving the product to commercial success.  

Here is a little window into our company: ValPay, the payment processing arm of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft’s global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical integrated payment processing solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, ValPay delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio. 

Our motto is “Be Humble, Stay Hungry.” 

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid work model from our office in Saint-Laurent, Montreal!

What your day will look like:

Hands on Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers in the development, maintenance, and modernization of the existing product
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment
• Lead by example by contributing high quality code, developing coding guidelines and best practices

Architecture and Technical Oversight:

• Architect and design scalable, robust, and secure solutions that align with business goals
• Oversee the transition from a desktop-based system to a modern web-based architecture
• Ensure seamless integration with external systems and service providers via modern middleware components
• Optimize the use of cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) for hosting and deploying the solution application

Project and Product Management:

• Manage and prioritize projects, ensuring timely delivery of highly quality software
• Collaborate with product management to define requirements, set project timelines, and deliver innovative solutions
• Balancing maintaining the existing desktop solution with developing a new-web based product to coexist and eventually replace the desktop application

Continuous Improvement and Industry Best Practices:

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement
• Implement and promote best practices in software development, architecture, and project management

About You:

• At least a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience in transitioning legacy systems to modern web-based architectures
• Strong knowledge of software architecture and design principles
• Hands-on experience with desktop applications and modern web technologies
• Proficiency in cloud platforms, particularly AWS
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and API integration
• Knowledge of modern frontend and backend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js, etc.)
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in the payment solutions industry is highly advantageous
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal, is essential
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

For more information about ValPay, please visit our website at www.valpay.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.