Engineering Manager, Observability

TL;DR

Engineering Manager, Observability (Fintech): Leading a team of engineers building and evolving foundational observability systems including metrics, logging, and tracing. Focus on guiding technical direction for high-volume telemetry data pipelines, improving system reliability, and mentoring team members to ensure robust performance across infrastructure.

Location: Based in Toronto, Canada; in-person attendance expected 4 days per week.

Salary: $200,000 - $235,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a mission-driven fintech company focused on democratizing finance for all through innovative technology.

What you will do

• Lead and support a team of engineers building observability systems, including metrics, logging, tracing, and alerting infrastructure.
• Guide the design and improvement of data ingestion pipelines and storage systems for high-volume telemetry data.
• Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration of observability into all services.
• Improve system reliability by reducing the time required to detect and resolve production issues.
• Manage team priorities, support professional career development, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality engineering work.

Requirements

• Experience managing engineering teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Background in infrastructure, reliability, or observability systems such as metrics, logging, or distributed tracing.
• Experience working with technologies such as Kubernetes, distributed systems, and cloud-based platforms.
• Familiarity with tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar monitoring solutions.
• Must be based in Toronto and able to attend the office 4 days per week.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-driven compensation including bonus opportunities and equity ownership.
• Top-tier benefits package including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support.
• Flexible lifestyle wallet for wellness, childcare, and learning expenses.
• Generous time off including holidays, PTO, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Office experience featuring catered meals, team events, and a monthly commuter stipend.