Manager of Software Development – Vmo Solutions – Competitive Salary
Remote (Canada)
Vmo Solutions is a growing, product-focused software company building modern, cloud-native operational software for the aviation industry. Our platforms support airlines in running safe, efficient, and compliant operations every day and we’re at an exciting inflection point in our growth.
We’re looking for a Manager of Software Development to lead our development team and help shape the next chapter of our product and company. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who loves building software, mentoring teams, and turning ambitious ideas into shipped features.
This role blends technical leadership and hands-on development, roughly a 60/40 split between leadership and coding making it ideal for an experienced engineer who wants to stay close to the technology while owning delivery and team success.
Why This Role Is Exciting
- Lead and grow a talented team of experienced developers
- Stay hands-on with modern, cloud-native technology
- Play a key role in shaping product direction and delivery
- Help evolve development processes as the company scales
- Work directly with leadership and have real ownership and influence
- Join a profitable, growing company with momentum and ambition
What You’ll Do
Lead the Software Development Team
- Lead a team of 5 full-time developers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and support
- Conduct performance reviews, support career growth, and help build a strong, engaged engineering culture
- Participate in hiring decisions and help grow the team thoughtfully as the company scales
Drive Delivery & Execution
- Own the successful delivery of new features and enhancements, from concept through release
- Work closely with operations, product, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into high-quality software
- Ensure predictable, high-quality releases while maintaining agility
Hands-On Technical Leadership
- Contribute directly to the codebase and architecture
- Review designs and code, set technical standards, and guide architectural decisions
- Balance pragmatism and technical excellence to keep the team moving quickly without sacrificing quality
Shape Process & Engineering Maturity
- Own and evolve the software development process
- Improve planning, execution, and delivery practices as the company grows
- Champion continuous improvement while keeping processes lightweight and effective
Collaborate on Product Direction
- Work with key stakeholders to help develop and refine the product roadmap
- Take ownership of executing the roadmap with the development team
- Provide technical insight to inform product decisions and trade-offs
What We’re Looking For
- 7+ years of professional software development experience, including leading development teams
- Strong background in cloud-native, serverless architectures
- Proven experience balancing people leadership and hands-on technical work
- Ability to translate business goals into executable technical plans
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
- A builder’s mindset — pragmatic, curious, and excited by growth
Strong Experience With:
- AWS, particularly services such as Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFormation, EventBridge, Step Functions, S3, SNS/SQS, DynamoDB, Cognito, and CloudWatch
- TypeScript
- MongoDB
- Serverless architectures
- Git-based workflows and modern CI/CD practices
- Agile or iterative development methodologies
How We Work
- Fully remote team across Canada
- Highly collaborative, low-ego culture
- Modern tech stack and cloud-first mindset
- Focus on building the right things, not just more things
- A company that’s grown steadily and is excited about where it’s going next
What Vmo Offers
- Competitive total compensation aligned with senior leadership responsibilities
- Group health and dental benefits
- Health and wellness allowance
- A meaningful leadership role in a growing, profitable company
- The opportunity to help shape both the product and the engineering organization
Equal Opportunity
Vmo Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
