Senior Engineering Manager leading the platform systems team at NerdWallet. Driving modernization and advanced engineering practices for scalable software and content platforms.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop an engineering team responsible for NerdWallet’s platform systems, including the Content Platform, CMS, and Product Data Platform
Partner with Product Managers and other cross-functional stakeholders to plan, prioritize, and execute against the product roadmap
Drive consistent execution of software development best practices, including code quality, testing, documentation, and operational excellence
Contribute to and guide technical and architectural decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and compliant with regulatory requirements
Balance platform evolution (e.g., headless CMS, APIs, content workflows) with stability for high-traffic, mission critical systems
Manage sprint planning, project timelines, and delivery commitments, ensuring predictable and high-quality execution
Identify technical risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges, escalating and addressing them proactively
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and psychological safety
Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development for engineers at varying levels
Ensure systems owned by the team meet availability, performance, and security standards
Requirements
8+ years of relevant software engineering experience
5+ years of experience as the people manager of an engineering team
Proven experience delivering production software in a complex, fast-paced environment within FinTech or regulated industries
Proven success owning and leading large-scale content management systems and headless architectures (our current platform is built on WordPress)
Proven success leading large scale backend systems
Strong understanding of the software development life cycle, agile methodologies, and modern engineering practices
Solid technical foundation with experience designing and building scalable, reliable, and secure systems
Proficient in either PHP or Python, GraphQL, SQL, and TypeScript
Working knowledge of security best practices, data privacy, and compliance considerations in financial systems
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and support engineers at varying levels through clear, actionable feedback
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical partners
Experience balancing delivery commitments with technical quality and long-term maintainability
Experience in developing scalable web applications with SEO in mind
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proven ability to manage and deliver complex engineering projects at scale and on time
A passion for mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and creating inclusive, high-performing teams
Benefits
Monthly Healthcare Stipend
Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + You will receive the official public holidays in your province
Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests
Monthly Wellness Stipend, Wifi Stipend, and Cell Phone Stipend
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