Software Engineering Manager
Halifax, Nova Scotia
•Information Technology
•Permanent
•04/23/2026
•284023
If you are a talented and experienced Software Engineering Manager, Aplin has the right opportunity for you! Our client, a leader in their field, has partnered with Aplin to grow their team in Halifax, Nova Scotia!
Key Responsibilities:
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical direction and oversight to Software, Software Test, and Firmware Teams.
- Identify growth and development opportunities for members of the software teams.
- Maintain and refine the software/firmware development processes.
- Develop software/firmware roadmaps to align with product focused organization.
- Identify and escalate any development tools and aligning with industry best-practices.
- Development and maintenance of the Software Development Environment.
- Support the development of bids and estimates.
- Recruit and develop the best talent to solve challenging engineering problems.
- Degree level (or equivalent) in a related engineering discipline such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- 5 or more years of Software Team Leader experience.
- 10 or more years of software development.
- Self-motivated, adaptable and organized, practical, client inter-personal skills.
- Knowledge of Software Engineering best practices, methodologies, processes, and tools, specifically the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Experience with Linux operating systems and comfortable working on the command line.
- Must be capable of acquiring a Canadian NATO Secret security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment to the satisfaction of the company.
- Experience working on customized software solutions for government organizations (any level).
- Good understanding of software configuration and build management.
- A good working understanding of Microsoft office applications: Word and Excel.
- Experience using software development and continuous integration tools (CICD) such as, but not limited to: Jira, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, static code analysis tools.
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.
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