Rewind is a service that protects the critical data that powers businesses of all sizes. Our focus is on backing up data that lives in the cloud - in apps like Jira, GitHub, Confluence and Shopify. We are backed by Insight Partners, Inovia, Bessemer and Atlassian Ventures and are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's 50 fastest growing technology companies (2023 Deloitte Fast 50). We invite you to read our startup story to learn where we came from and where weâre going.
Read about our mission, story and values here.
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Thriving at Rewind:
We embrace the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of startup life. If you love working with speed, agility, and creativity, youâll feel right at home here. Here's what it takes to succeed with us:
Team-First Mentality: We put teamwork at the core of everything we do, believing that we are better when we are together. Success is shared, and when the team wins, we all win.
Performance-Driven Mindset: We are proactive, goal-oriented, and focused on delivering tangible, high-quality results. We go beyond meeting expectations - we aim to exceed them.
Flexible Work-Life Approach: We encourage balance and understand the need to recharge. While we stay agile for urgent needs, we make sure there's time to recover and enjoy life.
Customer Centricity: Our commitment to customers shapes everything we do. We listen, build relationships, and innovate - from our dedicated customer support team to our engineers, everyone at our company is focused on solving problems that matter most to our users.
Taking Initiative: We value ownership and proactive problem-solving. We encourage team members to think creatively, take ownership, and lead improvements. Your ideas and actions drive our success.
We Make Time for Fun: We work hard and make time to enjoy the journey. Itâs not just about hitting milestonesâitâs about making the experience rewarding along the way.
About the role
Weâre looking for a Manager, Software Development to help shape the future of Rewindâs products by leading a team of developers who care deeply about their craft. In this role, youâll be responsible for guiding your teamâs growth, ensuring reliable delivery, and fostering a culture where curiosity and accountability thrive.
This is a role for someone who loves balancing technical depth with people leadership - helping the team build secure, high-performing systems while creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.
What youâll do
Lead and grow a high-performing team
Mentor, coach, and support developers in their professional growth, holding the team accountable for technical outcomes.
Set clear, achievable goals for your team and provide regular feedback and performance conversations.
Create space for open, two-way dialogue about personal, team, and company performance.
Lead hiring efforts, from interviews to technical onboarding, to ensure new teammates feel set up for success.
Encourage a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Deliver impactful software
Ensure the team delivers on sprint commitments with clarity and focus.
Oversee design, implementation, testing, documentation, and maintenance of backend systems that power high-traffic services.
Partner with team leads and Product Managers to plan for future development work.
Safeguard the quality of production updates while driving continuous improvements to platform performance.
Champion our brand and corporate values as first class deliverables.
Collaborate across teams
Work closely with Product security and CloudOps to deliver projects that are timely, secure, and high quality.
Identify and remove bottlenecks in the development process.
Champion improvements in how we build and deploy software, making sure our processes scale as we grow.
Champion technical excellence
Ensure our systems are secure, performant, and built to last.
Identify opportunities to optimize platform performance and support the team in implementing solutions.
Advocate for best practices in engineering, from design through deployment.
Dive into the code alongside your reports where necessary to help, guide, and improve the product capabilities we strive to deliver.
Leverage AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance the teamâs ability to deliver impactful software.
What youâll bring
A demonstrated ability to deliver on expectations with minimal oversight, showing resourcefulness, determination, and excitement along the way.
3+ years of experience as a technical manager leading a team of 5+ developers.
5+ years of development experience, with solid technical foundations.
A proven track record of people and project management.
Strong skills in setting direction, managing priorities, and enabling people to do their best work.
Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
Comfort navigating multiple projects, shifting priorities, and a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with Atlassian tools, GitHub and Mac/Linux environment
A customer-centric mindset - you believe âcustomer service is an attitude, not a department.â and understand the number one goal of the team is to deliver customer value.
Nice to have
Experience working with Ruby, Typescript, and AWS.
Location and working hours
This role is Hybrid, but requires flexibility to work from our office in Toronto 3 days per week. We prioritize outcomes over hours and trust our people to manage their time effectively.
Why join Rewind
At Rewind, weâre building products that give people peace of mind. Joining our team means solving meaningful challenges, experimenting with new ideas, and making an impact on products used by thousands of businesses worldwide.
Weâre curious, accountable, and customer-obsessed â and we know that the best results come from teams who feel trusted and supported. Here, youâll have the freedom to grow, the tools to do your best work, and the chance to be part of a company that values giving back as much as moving forward.
How Rewind Will Support You
We know that enjoying the journey is just as important as reaching our goals. We work hard to create a positive, inclusive environment where fun and laughter are part of our everyday routine. We also offer a variety of benefits to support your success both at work and in your personal life which includes but is not limited to:
Flexible work hours
Employee stock options
Health benefits
3 weeks vacation
7 life leave days
2 Level Up days for professional development
1 volunteer day
Summer Fridays and office closed during the holiday break in December
Paid parental leave
$5000/year professional development allowance (you can take courses, buy books, attend conferences, cover certifications, etc)
$1000/year wellness/home office allowance
Rewind is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. We value how each new hire is an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective, and we are always eager to further diversify our company. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply.