Manager, Software Engineering

Take Your Career to New Heights with Flair Airlines We’re here to make air travel affordable for everyone, and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to help us continue changing the industry for the better. As Canada’s most reliable airline, we're all about offering real value. As we continue to expand our network, increase flight frequencies, and introduce more services, we’re looking for passionate team members to help us in our mission to make air travel accessible for everyone.

We know who we are, and we’re confident in our approach - but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Your Team Join the Information Technology team at Flair as a Manager, Software Engineering, where innovation, collaboration, and technology come together to build solutions that support both our customers and our business. Reporting to the Director, Software Engineering, the Manager, Software Engineering is responsible for leading a cross‑functional team focused on the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high‑quality applications across web, mobile, and backend platforms.

This role is accountable for driving execution, ensuring engineering teams consistently deliver reliable, secure, and high‑performing solutions that align with product priorities and business objectives. Leading teams working across Next.js (React‑based web applications), Flutter mobile applications, and Python and .NET backend services, the Manager, Software Engineering provides technical leadership, fosters collaboration, and supports the successful delivery of business‑critical systems. The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with a solid technical foundation and a passion for building high‑performing teams, improving engineering practices, and delivering exceptional software solutions.

This role is located on‑site at any of our offices in Calgary, AB (YYC), Edmonton, AB (YEG), Toronto, ON (YYZ), or Vancouver, BC (YVR). A Day in the Life Lead and manage a team of software engineers across frontend, backend, and mobile Own end‑to‑end delivery of features and systems: on time, high quality, aligned with requirements, well‑structured and properly estimated, with minimal rework Act as the primary point of accountability for engineering execution Drive sprint planning, backlog execution, and delivery tracking, while identifying and removing blockers that impact delivery timelines Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, including code quality, testing standards, performance, and scalability Partner with architecture leadership to align implementation with system design Work closely with Technical Product Management for requirements readiness and Product Managers for priorities and scope Provide clear, actionable requirements and give early feedback when they are incomplete or infeasible Ensure proper testing strategies are in place: unit testing, integration testing, and end‑to‑end validation Support production stability and rapid issue resolution, and drive continuous improvement in system reliability and performance Improve development workflows and team efficiency, and support adoption of CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices Track and improve key delivery metrics such as cycle time and deployment frequency Perform other duties as assigned What You Bring to the Role Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Experience: 4 to 7 years of progressive software engineering experience.

At least 2 years of experience leading, mentoring, or coaching software engineering teams. Hands‑on experience developing and supporting applications using modern frontend frameworks such as React and Next.js. Experience designing and developing backend services and APIs using Python and/or .NET technologies.

Experience working with mobile application development concepts, preferably using Flutter or similar frameworks. Experience delivering software solutions within Agile development environments. Skills and Abilities: Strong technical understanding of modern web, mobile, and backend application architectures.

Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing engineering teams while fostering collaboration and accountability. Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills. Ability to balance technical priorities, delivery timelines, and business objectives in a fast‑paced environment.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non‑technical teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on quality, performance, and continuous improvement. Requirements: Clear criminal record check and satisfactory references.

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without restriction. Why You’ll Love Working Here At Flair, we prioritize our teams by cultivating a supportive, collaborative work environment filled with opportunities for growth. Investing in our people is at the heart of what we do because your success fuels our collective achievements.

We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where leaders thrive, innovation flourishes, and every team member feels valued and empowered. From the moment you join us, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being—because when you’re at your best, so are we. This benefits package includes: Competitive salary that reflects your experience and contributions.

Competitive medical and dental coverage, disability insurance, life insurance, and an employee and family assistance program. Retirement savings – a pension plan with employer‑matched contributions. Unlimited travel perks – enjoy free and discounted flights for you and your travel companions.

At Flair, we’re committed to building an inclusive, equal, and accessible workplace that welcomes diverse talent. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you need accommodation during the selection process, just let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr