Senior Software Engineering Manager

About the Position

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to head our software engineering team. The VP / Director of Software Engineering will own product development, architecture, and delivery of Solifi solutions on Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 , while driving innovation, DevOps practices, and team performance.

This role combines technical expertise with people's leadership, requiring someone who can design solutions, lead high-performing teams, and engage with customers, partners, and Microsoft.

Role and Responsibilities

Responsible for a team of developers working on our products suite which includes our core Lease / Loan product and the associated portals that are used by our customers. We’re expanding the product offering, and you will be a chief leader in bringing this to the market successfully.

Proven experience leading teams and implementing the structures, tools and disciplines to enable high-performing software development.

Expert on model-driven Power Platform / Microsoft Dynamics Solutions for deployment into internal and external (customer) tenants.

Skilled with using Azure resources as needed to augment the Power Platform capabilities.

Implement and stay abreast of Power Platform, Cloud and DevOps industry best practices and tooling.

An architect at heart, capable of designing solutions that fit the future direction of the industry, customers and our product vision.

Understands the SysAdmin skills needed to ensure success of the teams, security of the product, and support of the customers.

Able to guide DevOps engineering so we achieve smooth CI / CD

Has experience in a software products company (not just internal corporate IT departments)

Brings energy and curiosity to help the entire team solve complex problems

Build talent and ensure the overall health of the team by developing and mentoring team members while helping them grow both technically and professionally

Other Responsibilities

The Solifi Sr Manager of Engineering is a strategic position that crosses the Strategic Leadership, Product, Support, Security Infrastructure roles.

Additional responsibilities envisioned are :

Work with customers to envision and deliver new solutions

Work with partners to collaborate on new and innovative solutions integrations that bring new benefits to the industry

Work with Microsoft to stay involved in the latest technology updates

Work with Microsoft to ensure we get access to the best knowledge, insights, architecture and other expertise consistently

Ensure security policies and processes are adhered to

About You

You are an expert in Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 and still enjoy being hands-on with technology.

You thrive as both a technical leader and a people leader, able to architect solutions, enforce standards, and mentor teams.

You are comfortable presenting to clients, partners, and industry groups, while also digging into code reviews and DevOps practices.

You bring energy, creativity, and curiosity, with a strong drive for continuous learning and growth.

You have a proven track record of setting ambitious goals and achieving them—you don’t back down from challenges.

You are passionate about teamwork, innovation, and delivering great products, and you approach your work with a competitive spirit and enthusiasm.

You balance big-picture strategy with day-to-day execution, moving seamlessly between whiteboard architecture and hands-on engineering.

You understand the importance of DevOps, CI / CD, and automation and are ready to lead the journey from manual processes to full automation.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 (Sales) development experience

Experience with Azure, Power Automate PowerBI, PowerApps Portals, etc

Full understanding of cloud computing fundamentals

SysAdmin experience and leadership skills

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Analytical mind with an ability to quickly dissect information

Self-motivated, hardworking and able to work with minimal supervision

Ability to quickly investigate and learn new technologies and third-party products

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Skills & Experience

Microsoft Certified : Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect Expert ( https : / / docs.microsoft.com / en-us / learn / certifications / power-apps-and-d365-solution-architect-expert / ) Knowledge of asset finance and commercial lending industry