Software Development Manager - ShareGate ShareGate is the leading Microsoft 365 migration and governance platform, trusted by over 100,000 IT pros for its unmatched simplicity. It offers the simplest, most reliable, and most affordable way to move business data to Microsoft 365. Whether migrating from Google Workspace, file shares, Exchange Online, SharePoint On-Premises, or tenant-to-tenant, ShareGate gets the job done, without surprises. From cloud transformation to M&A integration, it keeps things just simple. ShareGate also helps organizations stay in control once their data is migrated. Its powerful governance features let users assess environments, uncover issues, and apply fixes on the spot, so everything stays clean, secure, and optimized. It lays the groundwork for safe Microsoft Copilot deployment within organizations. ShareGate is developed by Workleap Technologies, a Montréal‑based software company. Job Description So, what will your new role look like? You are a hands‑on engineering leader who builds great teams and ships great software. As Software Development Manager, you will build a new team from the ground up focused on modernizing ShareGate's architecture, setting the technical direction, staying close to the code, and earning the trust of your engineers. This is not a purely people‑management role. We expect you to lead from the front. Responsibilities Build and shape a new team from the ground up, hiring, onboarding, and developing engineers who will own modernization work. Define and drive the technical direction for re‑architecting and modernizing ShareGate's platform. Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from planning and execution to hands‑on contributions in code, design, and quality. Drive engineering excellence across testing, security, observability, reliability, and performance, while optimizing delivery flow through CI/CD, automation, and tooling standards. Set clear expectations, manage technical debt pragmatically, and communicate trade‑offs transparently with stakeholders. Coach and develop team members through technical challenges, 1:1s, performance reviews, and a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Partner closely with Product and Design to frame, scope, and deliver high‑value, pragmatic solutions while anticipating risks. Play an active role in departmental strategic planning and contribute to key cross‑team initiatives. Qualifications 3+ years as a Software Development Manager, with a strong background as a software developer. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience. A background in leadership or management training is a plus. Proven experience leading modernization efforts, including legacy migration, re‑architecture, or meaningful technical debt reduction at scale. Deep engineering fundamentals: able to set standards, review work credibly, and raise the bar across a team. Experience building teams, not just managing them, hiring, onboarding, and developing engineers from the ground up. A track record of developing engineers, influencing peers and directors, and collaborating effectively with Product and Design. Comfortable with Agile, whether Scrum, Kanban, or Lean, and pragmatic about how you apply it. Salary range: $145K–$185K CAD. This range reflects our Canada‑wide compensation scale. Final offers may be adjusted based on the candidate's region to align with local market conditions. Benefits We strive to create a healthy and inclusive work environment. This is everyone's business. #J-18808-Ljbffr