Sr. Manager, Development – Dayforce Mobile
$133,300–$208,300 year
RemoteUnited States or Toronto, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Lead a team of iOS, Android, and backend engineers to deliver high-quality mobile experiences for over 1.4 million daily active users. Develop long-term technical strategy for the Dayforce Mobile platform, including Backend-for-Frontend and domain microservices, while managing project execution across scheduling, timesheets, benefits, and AI features. Champion an AI-native development lifecycle, oversee requirements and quality reviews, and coach team members on technical and professional growth. Balance resources and priorities to ensure on-time delivery, report metrics to senior leadership, and partner with stakeholders to manage escalated issues.
Required Qualifications
- Eight or more years of software development experience
- At least five years leading software development teams
- Technical expertise across mobile and backend/API development
- Ability to discuss architecture, trade-offs, and emerging technologies
- Experience leading teams through an AI-native development lifecycle
- Experience including specification-driven development, harness engineering, and AI-assisted development tools
- Passion for delivering customer value for frontline workers and managers
- Experience planning projects and delivering high-quality software releases on schedule
- Experience building and leading the development of complex SaaS and cloud-based mobile applications
- Proven ability to identify, hire, develop, and retain top software engineering talent
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders while balancing competing priorities
- Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and willingness to contribute wherever needed
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Understanding of mobile Backend-for-Frontend (BFF), domain microservices, event-driven architecture, and RESTful and GraphQL API design principles
- Domain knowledge in Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Time, and Attendance solutions supporting frontline workforces
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading large-scale mobile platforms supporting millions of users
- Experience driving AI-native engineering practices and modern software development methodologies
- Strong experience developing technical strategy across mobile, backend, and platform engineering
- Passion for mentoring engineers and building high-performing development teams
- Experience using customer engagement and quality metrics to influence product and engineering decisions
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