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Role overview Safe is hiring a Software Development Manager for FME Form to lead a development team through coaching and delivery ownership, acting as product owner and project manager for the team. The original listing describes it as a hybrid role based out of Secure Software's Surrey, BC headquarters, even though the location field only says Remote.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of developers through coaching, feedback, and professional development, in close collaboration with your Director

Manage people responsibilities for your direct reports, including performance conversations, calibration, and other HR processes

Collaborate with Product, UX, and technical stakeholders to define and prioritize work

Act as product owner and project manager for your team, partnering with Product Managers, designers, your Director, and tech leaders to manage the backlog, prioritize features and internal improvements, and see planned work through from kickoff to delivery

Oversee technical delivery, helping manage project flow and addressing risks early

Support architecture, product, and design discussions with QA, Customer Support, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and inclusion of team voices

Build a positive, inclusive team culture centred on collaboration and shared ownership

Guide hiring, onboarding, and team growth with a focus on skill development and values alignment

Champion continuous improvement and openness to change in tools, development processes, practices, and communication, including AI-enabled ways of working





Act as a liaison between your team and other parts of the organization, advocating for both team and business needs

Qualifications

7+ years in software development, including 3+ years leading software teams as a people manager, team lead, or similar role; direct people management experience strongly preferred

Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile development practices

Working knowledge of software development in any language (e.g., C++, Python, Java), enough to understand the scope and design of your team's work; hands‑on coding is not expected

Product owner, scrum master, or project management experience, including backlog management and feature prioritization using Jira or equivalent project management software

Openness to and support for adopting AI tools within a development team

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on empathy, honesty, and clarity

Demonstrated ability to support team health and build inclusive, high‑performing teams

Ability to balance technical direction with team and business priorities

An open, adaptable mindset toward change, with a willingness to listen to multiple perspectives

Confidence to establish credibility with experienced senior engineers, setting clear boundaries while remaining team-oriented

Preferred qualifications

Experience with C++ software development





Familiarity with Safe Software's platform or similar technical domains

Involvement in mentoring, DEI, or culture‑building initiatives

Knowledge of hiring practices, onboarding, and team‑building techniques

Experience with AI Coding Agents (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot)

Application conditions

Original listing describes the role as hybrid, based out of Safe Software's Surrey, BC headquarters; the location field only says Remote, so do not read it as fully remote — check the original listing for the hybrid pattern

Original listing does not state salary or employment type; this draft does not add them

Compensation and benefits

Original listing does not state salary or benefits beyond the role description; this draft does not add any

What this role focuses on

This is a people‑first leadership role, not a hands‑on coding role: the original listing says hands‑on coding is not expected, while coaching, performance conversations and team growth are the core

The second line is delivery ownership: acting as product owner and project manager, carrying planned work from kickoff to delivery

The third line is team health: an inclusive culture, shared ownership, and openness to AI‑enabled ways of working are all stated explicitly

Application preparation (editorial suggestions)

Prepare a team‑leadership example: how you coached developers, handled a performance conversation, and grew someone on your team

Check your backlog and delivery experience: acting as product owner or project manager, prioritizing features and internal improvements from kickoff to delivery

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