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Who We Are KEV builds missioncritical financial software for K12 schools across North America. Our platform provides realtime visibility and control over how funds are collected and managed, replacing fragmented workflows with secure, modern systems that schools rely on every day. Trusted by more than 27,000 K12 schools managing over $8B annually, KEV delivers missioncritical software for payments, accounting, and reporting, where reliability and security matter. Headquartered in Toronto with teams across North America, we are scaling quickly and investing deeply in cloudnative, datadriven technology. KEV is a place for people who care about building durable software at scale and doing work that has real impact in public education. We focus on solving hard problems, raising the bar on engineering craft, and building products that earn longterm trust from the communities we serve. About the Role We are hiring a Manager, Software Engineering to lead two productfocused engineering teams within KEVs fundraising portfolioproducts that directly support how schools raise and manage critical funds. The first team owns LunchBox, our school lunch ordering solution used daily by schools to support fundraising and meal operations at scale. The second team will build and scale KEVs Fundraising Platform, enabling campaign management and web stores that power student clubs, sports teams, and extracurricular activities across thousands of schools. This is a senior peopleleadership role for an experienced SaaS engineering manager who thrives in growth environments. You will own delivery and execution across multiple teams, scale engineering practices as products mature, and partner closely with Product and Design to shape the next phase of KEVs fundraising capabilities. This role offers meaningful ownership, real product complexity, and the opportunity to lead teams building software with visible impact. How Youll Contribute Engineering Leadership: Lead and develop two productfocused engineering teams with clear accountability for delivery, quality, and team health. Set expectations, coach effectively, and build strong engineers as the teams scale. Delivery Ownership: Own execution across the LunchBox and Fundraising Platform teams, translating priorities into clear plans and predictable outcomes. Establish strong operating rhythms, manage dependencies, and remove friction to keep teams focused and delivering consistently. Product Partnership: Partner closely with Product Management to shape scope, sequencing, and tradeoffs. Ensure work is welldefined, progress is visible, and teams deliver highquality software that creates meaningful value for schools and fundraising programs. Agile Practices: Lead teams operating in Agile environments, strengthening planning, estimation, and delivery discipline while keeping the focus on outcomes over process. Quality and Reliability: Ensure quality, reliability, and security are built into the development lifecycle through strong engineering and testing practices and a clear shiftleft mindset. DevOps and Production Readiness: Support strong DevOps practices across the teams, ensuring CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and operational standards enable reliable releases. Partner with platform and operations teams to improve release readiness, observability, and production stability. Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership for teams working with React, .NET, and APIdriven microservice architectures on Azure, balancing delivery speed, quality, and longterm maintainability while supporting scalable, secure solutions. CrossFunctional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, QA, Support, and engineering peers to ensure alignment, surface risks early, and drive smooth execution across teams. Who You Are Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience A senior engineering leader with 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 5+ years leading and developing engineers in SaaS environments Proven experience leading multiple Agile teams delivering customerfacing products at scale Deep familiarity with modern SaaS architectures, including React frontends, .NET and APIdriven microservices, and cloud platforms such as Azure Experienced operating in Agile delivery environments, with a strong grasp of planning, estimation, and execution across complex initiatives Comfortable balancing delivery speed, quality, and longterm maintainability in realworld product environments Demonstrated ability to hire, coach, and retain highperforming engineers, including senior ICs A pragmatic, clear communicator who can work effectively with Product, QA, and nontechnical stakeholders Businessminded, with a strong understanding of how engineering execution impacts customer experience and company outcomes Motivated by ownership, accountability, and continuously raising the bar on engineering execution What We Offer Competitive compensation we believe in rewarding great work with fair, competitive pay. Meaningful benefits because your wellbeing matters; both at work and at home. Retirement Savings Support we help you plan for your future with companymatched programs, including RRSP matching in Canada and 401(k) contributions in the U.S. Professional development we invest in your growth with ongoing learning, stretch opportunities, and continuing education, including KEV Academy for onboarding and skillbuilding, plus KEV University, our online platform offering a wide range of courses. Hybrid model 3 days in the office to collaborate and connect, with flexibility the rest of the week. Flexible PTO take the time you need to recharge with close to 4 weeks of vacation and a companywide holiday closure Office perks enjoy a fully stocked snack bar and occasional catered lunchesbecause we know that great conversations (and ideas) often start around good food. Why Youll Love Working at KEV Make a real difference every day at KEV, your work supports children, parents, and schools across North America. We dont just build software; we create solutions that simplify lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is rooted in impact, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of K12 education. The KEV Way at KEV, youll never feel stuck in the status quo. Youll be part of a team thats constantly questioning, improving, and innovatingalways with one guiding focus: How does this help our schools and the students they serve? Its a culture that challenges you to do your best work while reminding you why it matters. Grow with us were scaling fast, and so are our people. At KEV, youll have real opportunities to learn, develop, and shape your career. Whether advancing in your role or exploring a new path, youll be supported every step of the way. Work alongside excellence youll be part of a team with integrity who treat their colleagues with respect, who are accomplished but humble, collaborative but accountable. Its a place where you can do your best work while feeling supported and inspired by the people around you. Celebrate community and culture at KEV, we connect, recognize, and celebrate our people. Join Club KEV for teambuilding fun, hear directly from customers in our Voice of Customer Series, stay aligned with Monthly Townhalls, and be inspired by the KEVite Awards, where top contributors are recognized by their peers. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities required by an individual joining the KEV team in this or any other capacity. KEV Group is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with Human Resources or the hiring manager. KEV Group is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age. Visit our website for more information and details about working at KEV. #J-18808-Ljbffr