At Cord3 Innovation Inc, we offer solutions to strongly protect files and emails by encrypting them at rest and controlling access to protected data assets. These solutions deliver consistent, policy-driven data-centric security (DCS) for Cloud and enterprise data that protects against access by unauthorized privileged administrators. Unlike other data security approaches, Cord3’s solutions work completely transparently to users and do not require any changes to existing applications.
Cord3 Innovation Inc. is seeking a Manager of Software Development to join our growing team!
Department: Software Development Team.
Reports To: Director of Engineering.
Workplace Type: Hybrid (in-office days are Tues-Thurs).
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Our office is in North Kanata.
Employment Type: Full Time.
Salary Range: $110,000 to $160,000.
Compensation Transparency
In accordance with Ontario’s 2026 Pay Transparency requirements, this posting includes the expected compensation range for this role. Actual compensation offered depends on factors such as skills, experience, internal equity, and performance.
Position Overview
Cord3 is seeking a Manager of Software Development to lead an engineering team of 4–6 developers. This role focuses on operational leadership, product delivery, and team management. This position is responsible for the execution of the engineering and product vision of stakeholders, ensuring the product is built, tested, and shipped on schedule.
This position works with and reports to, the Director of Engineering to ensure technology, product and future company alignment.
Responsibilities
- Delivery & Execution: Manage the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for Cord3 Unity, including feature development, maintenance, and emergency fixes.
- Team Management: Oversee resource allocation, sprint planning, and daily operations. Conduct 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and professional development for the engineering team.
- Operational Focus: Identify and remove technical or administrative bottlenecks. Protect the team’s bandwidth by managing external requests and maintaining a clear, prioritized backlog.
- Stakeholder Alignment: Translate architectural specifications from the CTO and Director of Engineering into actionable tasks. Provide regular reporting on project status, risks, and milestones to leadership. Conduct cross-functional coordination with relevant internal partners.
- Quality Assurance: Enforce development standards, including code review processes, automated testing coverage, and CI/CD pipelines.
Technical Environment
You must be technically proficient enough to manage developers working across a complex, systems-level stack. Familiarity with the following is required:
- Languages/Frameworks: Node.js, React (Mantine), Python, C++, and Bash.
- Systems & Infrastructure: Linux (Debian, CoreOS), Custom Distribution Development, and Service containerization.
- Security & Networking: Asymmetric/Symmetric encryption, X509 certificates, OpenSSL, REST APIs, HTTPS, NTP, SSH, etc.
- Tooling: Expert-level proficiency with Git and GitLab for task tracking and CI/CD.
Qualifications
- Experience: 7+ years in professional software development; 3+ years specifically in a formal management or team leadership role.
- Management Provenance: Demonstrated success in shipping production software and managing the lifecycle of complex fixes in cloud and data center environments.
- Communication: Ability to communicate technical trade-offs clearly to both executive leadership and the development team.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Additional Compensation & Benefits
Employees may be eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonuses, incentive programs, or role-specific awards. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health and dental coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation plus, and sick time.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Collaborative work environment.
Must hold or be eligible for Government of Canada Security Clearance at Secret Level or above.
Must reside in the Ottawa, Ontario area.
How to Apply
Submit a resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and certifications to Careers@Cord3inc.com or complete the form below.
Visit us at: www.Cord3inc.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cord3-innovation-inc