Editorial reading guide based on the employer listing. Check the complete source below for all application details.

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 Safe 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 collaborative

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 Protected 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

📌 Software Development Manager, FME Form (Surrey)
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