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Vice President of Engineering As Vice President of Engineering at our client, you will lead the shaping and implementation of their technology strategy, ensuring the security and uptime of their cloud operations, and driving the ongoing innovation of their industry-leading products. Youll play a crucial role on the Executive Steering Committee and Extended Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO/Founder. There is significant potential for career growth, including the opportunity to advance into the CTO role. Base Pay Range CA$240,000.00/yr - CA$260,000.00/yr Company Overview Our client is a privately held, founderowned B2B SaaS company headquartered in Canada. They provide tools that help advisors and sales representatives optimize their time by automating and streamlining communications and relationships with clients. Their products integrate seamlessly with email, calendars, contacts, tasks, and CRM systems, synchronizing data to eliminate task switching and redundant entry. Trusted by top U.S. and Canadian banks, the company is recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers and plans to double revenue and the engineering department within five years. Work Arrangement Hybridremote model; based in Canada. Requires visible presence across the organization, frequent visits to Edmonton HQ and Toronto for strategic leadership meetings, and some travel to NewYork and SanFrancisco. Responsibilities Collaborate closely with the CTO and leadership teams to establish clear priorities and objectives for the technical teams, balancing immediate operational needs with longterm strategic vision. Provide guidance and oversight to the Cloud Operations team and the Director of Technical Support to ensure service level, uptime, cybersecurity, and compliance standards are maintained. Support Senior Managers and Directors in defining and achieving the product roadmap, ensuring high quality and continuous innovation. Develop and enhance operational strategies, metrics, and reporting for Cloud Operations and Software Engineering functions. Partner with the VP of Product to align technical efforts with strategic product visions, including advancements in AI and LLMbased capabilities. Collaborate closely with the VP of Product and Director of Software Engineering to develop and execute a unified vision for future technical initiatives. Collaborate with the VP of Operations and other technology teams to maintain compliance with SOCIIType2 requirements. Manage the annual budget of $78M for the Technical Team, ensuring effective resource allocation and goal setting. Facilitate ongoing improvements and testing of Disaster Recovery and Incident Response plans. Conduct regular performance evaluations (OKRs) and provide mentorship to team members, fostering a supportive and highperformance work environment. Ensure adherence to company standards and industry best practices, while identifying and mitigating risks associated with technology operations and product development. Provide support to the Cloud Operations team and the Director of Technical Support as needed. Requirements Current VP of Engineering or higher is required for this role. 3-5+ years of experience leading Managers and Directors. 5+ years of technical software development experience in a SaaS B2B software company. 6-8+ years of experience leading midsized software engineering teams, with a strong grasp of software engineering principles and cloud engineering. Proficiency with AWS Cloud and Microsoft .NET technology. Experience successfully leading SR&ED claims. Ability and willingness to travel to Toronto, Edmonton, NewYork and SanFrancisco every 34 weeks. Experience scaling up teams and products. Experience managing budgets of $510M+. Ability to have indepth technical conversations on architecture and implementation. Experience working with enterprise customers, particularly Fortune 1000 companies. Experience with Change Management and organizational development. Strong problemsolving skills and a proactive approach to tackling challenges. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with a track record of fostering collaborative environments. A bachelors degree or equivalent experience in CompSci, software engineering, or a related field is nice to have. Ability to engage in detailed technical discussions on architecture, systems design, and implementation. A strong bias towards action, a makerowner attitude and an entrepreneurial mindset. Serious passion for modern technology and innovation. Nice to Have Experience in FinTech, especially products that go into banking and professional services. Experience with ISO27001 and SOCIIType2 compliance. Experience in professional services. Previous involvement in strategic planning for a growing B2B software business. Familiarity with Salesforce ecosystems. Background in Customer Operations, Customer Success, or Product Management. 3+ years of experience leading cloud operations and technical support teams, with a solid understanding of cloud engineering. Total Compensation Package Base salary of CA$240,000CA$260,000. RRSP/TFSA matching. Equity (starting in 2026). Profit sharing bonus based on targets (CA$40,000CA$60,000). Paid wellness time allowing for flexible discretionary allocation for mental health, personal benefits, and personal time. Extended health care benefits, dental and life insurance, including a health spending account and a flex spending account. Annual birthday day off. Access to a thirdparty Employee Assistance Program. Paid time off to volunteer with charities of your choice. Professional development and training allowance for career advancement. A great culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. Seniority Level Executive Employment Type Fulltime Job Function Information Technology and Engineering Industries Software Development IT System Custom Software Development IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr