Engineering Manager

Cordance is dedicated to accelerating the growth of vertically focused business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies through acquisition and long-term tactical and financial guidance. We’re experienced operators and subject-matter experts with a passion for software and building businesses. We partner with founders to help them scale their businesses and realize their companies’ full potential.

We look for businesses with strong leadership and high potential for profitable growth, and work together to increase year-over-year revenue, company efficiency, and impact. Cordance envisions that all companies we work with achieve their full potential. We embrace what makes each company great and build on those foundations. We believe in elevating a company as it scales, delivering dignity to the organization and its employees, and sharing a passion for building a legacy.

Cordance is seeking an Engineering Manager for Upright Labs, a Cordance company, to join our team and drive innovation across our core Books & Media reselling product. This role reports to the VP of Technology. They are at the forefront of multi-channel inventory management and e-commerce tools for the second-hand retail industry. 

In this role, you will work with the VP of Technology and other stakeholders to deliver exciting new features and transformational changes to our core Books & Media product, manage and mentor a team of engineers, and oversee execution. This is a hybrid role, and you’ll be expected to contribute to the code while you manage the team. Additionally, your responsibilities will include analyzing and addressing tech debt and facilitating team development. You will also coordinate with customer success on tickets and support the Books & Media engineering team operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the .net engineering team, including reviews


• Plan and execute agile sprints, and align with priorities


• Analyze tech debt and integrate enhancements


• Contribute code and maintain codebase engagement


• Unblock tasks and support team growth

Qualifications:

• 5+ years working in SaaS or technology


• 1+ years of managing a technology team


• 5+ years of experience in building distributed applications in the .Net environment and C#


• Experience with ASP.NET and MySQL/SQL Server as well as Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) / XAML


• Familiarity with Web API technologies (SOAP, REST, OAUTH)


• Work on .NET backend/frontend, building new features


• A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Nice to Have:

• E-commerce or retail experience is a plus


• Knowledge of AWS APIs and eBay Trading APIs

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes, work on a Corp-to-Corp basis, or engage with non-vetted external agencies.

Why Join Us?

At Cordance, we believe in taking care of our team members. When you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Health and Wellness:
  
  
  
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Coverage begins on your first day of employment.
  
  
  
  


• Retirement Savings:
  
  
  
  • 401K Plan (US): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
  
  
  • RRSP (CAN): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested.
  
  
  
  


• Paid Time Off:
  
  
  
  • Flexible PTO: Enjoy uncapped paid time off to balance your work and personal life.
  
  
  
  


• Parental Leave:
  
  
  
  • 12 weeks paid leave for all employees.
  
  
  
  


• Remote Work Support:
  
  
  
  • Monthly Stipend: Receive $75 USD / $140 CAD per month for phone and internet if you work remotely.
  
  
  
  


• Holidays:
  
  
  
  • Generous Holiday Schedule: Benefit from an extensive list of holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
  
  
  
  

Join us and be part of a company that values your contributions and well-being from day one!

EEOC & ADA Statement:

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