Manager, Software Development

Summary

Join Workleap as a Manager, Software Development and lead a team of 8-10 developers in building key features for the Officevibe product. You will drive high technical standards, guide the long-term technical vision, and foster a culture of innovation. Responsibilities include overseeing the software development lifecycle, mentoring developers, collaborating with product and design teams, and owning delivery timelines. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of managing successful software development teams, expertise in Agile methodologies, and excellent communication skills. The team is focused on modernizing platform architecture, evolving into an AI-native solution, and embedding AI and engineering excellence into workflows. Workleap offers a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Proven track record of strong management in leading successful software development teams
• Demonstrates exceptional skill in establishing and successfully meeting team goals
• Proficient in setting and tracking team metrics and adept at taking action based on metric findings
• Exceptionally skilled in mentoring and knowledge sharing, actively promoting professional growth and advancement of team members in their roles
• Ability to influence a diverse audience, including team members, peers, and directors
• Proven experience in managing product technical debt
• Possesses extensive knowledge and expertise in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Has a previous experience as a software developer to understand the technical challenges that the team faces

Responsibilities

• Drive high technical standards and architectural decisions with a focus on performance, scalability, security, and customer impact
• Guide long-term technical vision, enforce best practices, adopt emerging technologies like AI, and ensure system health through proactive monitoring
• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging experimentation, leveraging AI to enhance productivity, service quality, and customer experience
• Oversee the end-to-end software lifecycle—design, build, test, deploy, operate—while championing secure development and incident readiness
• Mentor and manage developers, promote ownership, run performance reviews, and support continuous development
• Collaborate with Product and Design on roadmaps that balance short-term goals with long-term value
• Foster a culture of learning, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across the team
• Work closely with stakeholders to align objectives and drive delivery of impactful solutions
• Own delivery timelines, manage capacity, prioritize effectively, and guide the team in navigating trade-offs
• Make fast, confident decisions, embrace calculated risks, and take ownership of results to drive innovation

Benefits

• At Workleap, we build together, we trust each other, and we support each other in success or failure
• You will be able to express yourself, evolve and develop your creativity in an environment that will adapt to your daily life and your needs
• We strive to create a healthy and inclusive work environment