Software Development Manager, FME Flow

As part of the FME Flow product group, you'll lead collaborative teams of full-stack developers, working alongside product managers and UX designers to build the platform our customers rely on to run data integration at enterprise scale. FME Flow takes the workflows authored in FME Form and puts them to work as scheduled and event-driven automations, deployed everywhere from a single on-premises server to Kubernetes clusters and Safe's own hosted cloud.

As a Software Development Manager, Flow, you will:

Lead a team of developers through coaching, feedback, and professional development.

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

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

Support architecture and design discussions 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, practices, and communication, including AI-assisted ways of working.

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

At Safe Software, we welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences. While not all candidates will have everything listed, the most successful candidates will bring many of the following:

What We’re Looking For:

7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a team leadership or management role.

Solid understanding of Agile development practices and software system design.

Experience working with technologies such as Java, TypeScript, C++ or Python (or equivalent).

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

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

Ability to balance technical direction with team and business priorities.

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

Demonstrated track record of successfully shipping products.

Safe Software transforms organizations with FME, the only All-Data Any-AI Enterprise Integration Platform connecting all your data, anywhere, at any velocity.

With over 30 years of expertise and 25,000+ enterprise customers across 125+ countries, we simplify your data journey, wherever it leads.

Founded in 1993, Safe is headquartered in Surrey, BC with over 300 team members and counting. We’re always looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are determined to learn and grow. Are you ready to join the team?

Safe Software is an equal opportunity employer and we truly believe that innovation and strength begin with diversity and inclusion.

We welcome all candidates regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, disability, national or ethnic origin, political belief, religion, or family status.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

At Safe Software, we use automated tools to help us process applications and identify qualified candidates. These tools may assist in screening resumes and summarizing interview content based on the information you provide. This helps our team review applications efficiently while ensuring every candidate is considered based on the requirements of the role.

Please be assured that the final hiring decision is always made by a member of our team. For more information on how we protect your privacy, please see our policy. If you have questions about this process, please contact us at [email protected].