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 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:

As a Manager, Software Engineering, you will:

Lead and manage a team of software engineers across frontend, backend, and mobile

Own end-to-end delivery of features and systems

Ensure work is delivered:

On time

At high quality

Aligned with requirements

Act as the primary point of accountability for engineering execution

Drive sprint planning, backlog execution, and delivery tracking

Ensure engineering work is:

Well-structured

Properly estimated

Delivered with minimal rework

Identify and remove blockers impacting delivery timelines

Provide guidance across:

Frontend architecture (Next.js / React)

Mobile development (Flutter)

Backend services (Python / .NET APIs)

Ensure adherence to engineering best practices:

Code quality

Testing standards

Performance and scalability

Partner with architecture leadership to align implementation with system design

Work closely with:

Technical Product Management (requirements readiness)

Product Managers (priorities and scope)

Ensure engineering teams receive clear, actionable requirements

Provide feedback early when requirements are incomplete or infeasible

Ensure proper testing strategies are in place:

Unit testing

Integration testing

End-to-end validation

Support production stability and rapid issue resolution

Drive continuous improvement in system reliability and performance

Improve development workflows and team efficiency

Support adoption of CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices

Track and improve key delivery metrics:

Cycle time

Deployment frequency

Defect rates

Provide guidance across:

Frontend architecture (Next.js / React)

Mobile development (Flutter)

Backend services (Python / .NET APIs)

Ensure adherence to engineering best practices:

Code quality

Testing standards

Performance and scalability

Partner with architecture leadership to align implementation with system design

Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Role:

The preferred candidate should exemplify Flair's core values of respect, honesty, accountability, and efficiency while demonstrating success in previous roles. Additionally, we are seeking individuals who possess:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of four (4) to seven (7) years of progressive software engineering experience.

Minimum of two (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:

Comprehensive Salary - A salary that reflects your experience and contributions.

Comprehensive Benefits - 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.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s bold, innovative, and fun, we want to hear from you!

Your Career, Your Journey - Join Flair!

If you’re ready to embark on this exciting journey with Flair Airlines, please submit your resume through the job posting and answer a few questions about your experience and suitability for the role. We look forward to your application.

Apply by: When a successful candidate is identified.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Flair; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Website: flyflair.com