Engineering Manager, Certn
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CA$121.6-182.4k
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AI-powered background checks for enterprises
Open for applications
AI-powered background checks for enterprises
201-500 employees
Open for applications
CA$121.6-182.4k
Offers Equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help companies of all sizes build trust in people.
Role
Who you are
- Leadership Track Record: Proven experience leading multiple engineering teams, hiring top talent, and developing high-performing squads
- Technical Versatility: Proficiency in multiple programming languages, and comfortable navigating Azure or AWS
- Cloud & DevOps Savvy: Familiar with Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, ArgoCD, and infrastructure-as-code best practices
- Agile Maestro: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and CI/CD environments
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated ability to deliver features end-to-end in an Agile environment, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations
- Excellent Communicator: Ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, influence product and design partners and report progress to senior leadership
- Startup Battle Scars: Thrived in fast-paced, high-growth environments and remain unfazed by ambiguity or shifting priorities
What the job involves
- We’re seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead two high-performing teams. You’ll oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from architecture through deployment, while still getting into the code when it matters.
- As the bridge between engineers, product, and leadership, your purpose is to deliver technical excellence, foster continuous improvement, and align engineering efforts with Certn’s business goals
- This role gives you the chance to own critical system components and directly influence customer experience and platform stability. You’ll collaborate with passionate engineers, product managers, and leadership, and see the results of your work in delivering scalable, high-quality software
- People Leadership: Coach, mentor, and conduct 1:1s and performance reviews. Cultivate team morale, engagement, and professional growth
- Project & Delivery Management: Drive execution of roadmaps, coordinate sprint planning, remove obstacles, and ensure on-time, high-quality software delivery. Act as liaison between engineering, product, and design
- Development Practices & Automation: Define and enforce scalable architecture standards, oversee design reviews, and champion technical excellence across both teams
- Hands-On Coding: Jump into Python or C# on the back-end and TypeScript or React on the front-end to unblock critical issues, prototype new features, and set a high bar through code reviews
- Change Leadership: Drive continuous improvement by leading through change, influencing stakeholders, and motivating teams to adapt and grow in a dynamic environment
Our take
Certn’s platform allows people to gain fast access to background checks, from criminal records through to motor vehicle records and even credit checks. Its software allows recruiters to save time and money in the hiring process, as the standard 3-4 days for completing background checks is reduced to hours.
Currently, the solution is used by over 2,800 enterprises, including leading employers, staffing firms and property management companies. However, it is not the only player using AI to conduct background checks; Checkr, GoodHire, and HireRight are some of the leading companies that are solving this years-old problem in different parts of the world, and Certn will have to work hard to stand out in this crowded space.
The company looks poised for a period of rapid international expansion over the next few years, thanks to considerable funding amounting to $115 million in 2023 and the acquisition of UK-based background check provider Credence and Australian Intercheck. It also astutely hired CTO Susan Davis (ex-VP of Engineering at Dessa and Xtiva Financial Systems) in 2021.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Apr 2023
$30m
SERIES B
May 2022
$50m
SERIES B
Total funding: $112.6m
Company benefits
- 4 weeks paid vacation
- 12 wellness days
- Extensive health benefits
- Family support program (including support for new parents and caregivers)
- Remote-first and support for flexible remote arrangements
- Green transportation allowance
- Fitness & wellness allowance
- Work from home allowance
- Professional development Budget
- And a few more goodies!
Company HQ
Harris Green, Victoria, BC
Leadership
Evan Dalton
(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Former VP of Business Development at home rental fintech company RentMoola. Former Office Leasing Advisor at Cushman & Wakefield.
Owen Madrick
(Co-Founder, Co-CEO & CFO)Chartered Accountant & former VP of Finance at RentMoola. Former Grant Thornton LLP Manager, and Director of Finance at DFH Real Estate.
Andrew McLeod
(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee and Remote Tech CEO of the Year 2021. Co-founder of sports equipment company Emei Products (acquired 2021). Former CSO at RentMoola.
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