Manager, Software Engineering - Platform Services

About ClearGov

ClearGov is building the modern financial operating layer for the public sector.

We help US local governments and school districts plan, budget, report, and communicate their finances with clarity and confidence. From long-term planning to financial reporting, compliance, and transparency, our platform connects the work finance teams are already doing and makes it easier to deliver for their communities.

Today, more than 2,000 public sector organizations use ClearGov, and we continue to expand our platform and reach as we grow.

Our Core Values

• Be Clear & Credible

• We are authentic in our interactions, communicating with clarity, speaking with honesty, and following through with consistency. We turn transparency into our greatest competitive advantage.

• Be Human

• We are human partners to our colleagues and customers and lead with consideration and kindness - making space for others to do the same. We turn empathy into a shared strength.

• Be Better Together

• We are committed to building an inclusive community where everyone thrives. We share successes, support each other through challenges, and show up for our teammates the way we show up for our customers. We turn togetherness into our greatest advantage and collaboration into our greatest multiplier.

• Be Honourable/Honorable

• We are responsible to our colleagues and customers. We bring our full selves to every conversation, every project, every decision, and every relationship. We act with intention, deliver on our commitments, and lead with integrity - even when no one is watching. We turn honour into the foundation that powers everything we do.

• Be Connected

• We are culture builders where people are seen, welcomed, and celebrated. We show up in every interaction - the laughs, the wins, the hard days. We turn connection into opportunities for people to feel they belong.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You take ownership and follow through

• You communicate clearly and effectively

• You're comfortable solving problems and figuring things out

• You learn quickly and adapt as things change

• You care about the team, not just your own work

• You bring a sense of humor and perspective to what you do

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a Manager, Software Engineering - Platform Services to join our team.

Duties:

• Lead the delivery of the Platform Services group and oversee engineering execution of platform capabilities.

• Own the development and delivery of platform features supporting planning, budgeting, reporting, and financial data management.

• Drive architectural consistency for shared financial data models across the platform.

• Lead platform migration initiatives using safe deployment strategies, including parallel schemas, feature flags, and phased cutovers.

• Manage, mentor, coach, and develop software engineers to foster technical growth and high performance.

• Lead engineering planning, prioritization, and execution to ensure predictable and timely delivery.

• Support continuous improvement of team processes, incident response procedures, and release readiness.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable platform solutions.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, business administration, commerce or engineering is usually required.

• Minimum 8 years of professional software engineering experience, including demonstrated success leading engineering teams in a SaaS environment.

• Strong experience with SQL and relational databases, particularly in financial, reporting, or ERP systems.

• Experience designing and developing APIs and integration solutions.

• Knowledge of data import/export processes and integration patterns.

• Experience with background processing and event-driven architectures.

• Strong understanding of observability, monitoring, and production support practices.

• Experience building and supporting multi-tenant SaaS platforms.

• Knowledge of configurable data models and metadata-driven architectures.

• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools.

• Experience working in Agile software development environments and delivery practices.

Terms of Employment: Full-Time (FTE)

Location: Calgary Office – 1550 5 Street SW, Suite 300, Calgary, AB T2R 1K3

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary: $160,000 CAD per year or $76.92/hour

Language: English

Benefits: Company-sponsored benefits effective from Day 1 of employment, including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, RRSP Plan, Personal Time Off (PTO), Company-Paid Holidays, Annual Holiday "Dimming of the Lights" (reduced working hours), Parental Leave, and Employee Referral Bonus.

Why Join ClearGov

• Remote and flexible work environment

• Meaningful work that impacts communities across the United States

• Collaborative, high-performing team

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Opportunities to grow as we scale

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• FSA, HSA, and/or Dependent Care FSA (US)

• Life + AD&D insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability insurance (US)

• Life + disability insurance (Canada)

• 401(k) (US) / RRSP (Canada) with 3.5% match

• 10 company holidays

• 3 wellness days

• Paid vacation time off

• Sick and safe time off

• Paid parental leave

• Paid bereavement leave

• Paid jury duty + civic service leave

• Employee assistance program

• 2 summer days + annual end-of-year "Dimming of the Lights"

• Employee referral bonus program

How to Apply Ready to join us? Apply online today!

Equal Opportunity Employer ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.