Software Development Manager (ShareGate)

TL;DR

Software Development Manager (ShareGate): Building and leading a new engineering team focused on modernizing the ShareGate platform architecture with an accent on legacy migration and technical debt reduction. Focus on defining technical direction, driving engineering excellence, and scaling the team from the ground up.

Location: Remote (Must be based in Canada)

Salary: $145,000–$185,000 CAD

Company

A Montreal-based tech company building the hirify.global Agent HR platform and ShareGate, a leading solution for Microsoft 365 migration and governance.

What you will do

• Build and shape a new engineering team from the ground up, including hiring, onboarding, and development.
• Define and drive the technical direction for re-architecting and modernizing the ShareGate platform.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, contributing hands-on to code, design, and quality.
• Drive engineering excellence across testing, security, observability, and performance.
• Optimize delivery flow through CI/CD, automation, and tooling standards.
• Partner with Product and Design to scope and deliver high-value, pragmatic solutions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Software Development Manager with a strong background as a developer.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven experience leading modernization efforts, including legacy migration or re-architecture at scale.
• Experience building and scaling engineering teams from scratch.
• Proficiency with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or Lean).
• Must be based in Canada.

Culture & Benefits

• Work environment that adapts to your daily life and needs.
• Culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and mutual support.
• Commitment to a healthy and inclusive work environment.
• Emphasis on experimentation, rapid learning, and professional growth.

Hiring process

• Phone Screen.
• Virtual Interview via Microsoft Teams.
• Work Sample.