Manager, Software Engineering

  • Full-time

Company Description

ATPCO is the foundation of flight shopping, providing pricing and retailing data, tools, and services to 500+ airlines, global distribution systems, sales channels, and technology companies. In addition, ATPCO links the entire airline community together, collaborating to develop industry standards for airline distribution and end-to-end technology solutions. As a result, ATPCO solutions work seamlessly across existing, new, and evolving technologies and methods from shopping to settlement. Airline-owned and reliably supporting air travel for more than 55 years, ATPCO is everywhere people buy flights.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, protected military/veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, or any other legally protected factor.

Job Description

As the engineering manager, you will be responsible for a team that supports and enhances ATPCO’s pricing software. The airline industry relies on the pricing service for accurate, comprehensive, and timely competitive data to drive strategic decision-making. As the industry shifts towards dynamic offers, you will play a crucial role in making key technical decisions to build scalable, cost-effective solutions capable of processing billions of pricing operations with unmatched data accuracy. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Engineering Excellence: Champion best engineering practices (e.g., Test-driven development, CI/CD, Microservices etc.) within the team, ensuring that all software development processes are optimized for quality, efficiency, and scalability. 
  • System Architecture: Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to design and implement scalable, resilient, and maintainable system architectures. 
  • People Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Provide guidance on career development and performance management. 
  • Team Building: Build and maintain a high-performing engineering team, ensuring the right balance of skills, diversity, and experience to meet business goals. 
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver products that meet customer needs. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams. 
  • Stakeholder Communication: Manage stakeholder expectations by providing regular updates on project status, risks, and opportunities. Ensure transparency and alignment between engineering efforts and business objectives. 
  • Operational Responsibility: Oversee the operational health of the products under your team's purview, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. 
  • Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and improve software engineering and delivery practices. Foster an environment of innovation and experimentation within the team. 

Qualifications: 

  • Experience: 
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in a software engineering management role. 
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in software development with a strong understanding of engineering best practices and system architecture. 
  • Technical Skills: 
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or similar. 
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)  
  • Strong knowledge of Agile/SCRUM methodologies. 
  • Leadership Skills: 
  • Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams. 
  • Strong mentoring and coaching skills, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment. 
  • Communication Skills: 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience with large-scale distributed systems. 
  • Familiarity with modern DevOps practices and tools. 
  • Prior experience in a cross-functional or matrixed organization. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges. 

Salary Range:  CAD$ 200,673.89 – $ 223,724.26

*The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for applicable geographic differential associated with the location*

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