Senior Manager, Developer Experience

### **Description**

Vena is looking for a Senior Manager, Developer Experience (DevEx) to join our SaaS Technology and Operations (STO) team. This role is ideal for a leader who is passionate about transforming how software is built by combining platform engineering, developer experience, and GenAI\-first development practices**.**

As the leader of Developer Experience at Vena, you will define and execute a strategy that reimagines the software development lifecycle through AI\-assisted engineering, intelligent automation, and modern developer platforms. Your mandate is to significantly improve developer productivity, accelerate delivery, and elevate code quality across the organization by embedding AI and automation directly into everyday workflows.

This role goes beyond traditional DevOps or tooling leadership. You will act as a thought leader in GenAI\-enabled software development, continuously evaluating and introducing new capabilities that enhance how engineers design, build, test, and deploy software. You will partner closely with Product \& Development teams to identify friction in the developer journey, obtain feedback via DevEx surveys and other mechanisms, and deliver scalable solutions that reduce cognitive load and unlock faster, more predictable delivery.

We are looking for a leader who thrives at the intersection of technology strategy, platform engineering, and people leadership—someone who can balance hands\-on technical depth with organizational impact, and who is motivated to shape the future of software development at Vena.

### **Key Responsibilities**

• Lead and grow a globally distributed team across Canada and India while partnering closely with the Sr. Director of STO \& Strategic Initiatives to define and execute a forward\-looking Developer Experience strategy centred on GenAI\-first software development**.**
• Lead the adoption and integration of AI\-assisted development capabilities (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, internal AI agents), embedding them into the developer workflow to improve engineering velocity, code quality, test effectiveness, and overall productivity.
• Define and operationalize a GenAI\-first development model, identifying high\-impact opportunities across the product development lifecycle (PDLC) for automation, augmentation, and intelligent tooling.
• Own the strategy and delivery of Vena’sinternal developer platform, including CI/CD, source control, artifact management, templated bff services and developer self\-service capabilities, with a focus on reducing friction and cognitive load for engineers.
• Partner with Product \& Development teams to identify bottlenecks in the developer journey and deliver scalable, high\-leverage solutions that improve speed and quality of delivery.
• Stay current with industry trends in Developer Experience, Platform Engineering, and AI\-driven development, rapidly evaluating and introducing new capabilities that provide a competitive advantage.
• Mentor and develop engineers and emerging leaders, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

### **Skills, Knowledge and Expertise**

• Strong understanding of Developer Experience and Platform Engineering concepts, including internal developer platforms and productivity optimization.
• Familiarity with developer productivity and delivery metrics (e.g., DORA metrics, flow metrics) and their application in improving engineering performance.
• Experience with AI\-assisted development tools and a strong interest in applying GenAI to improve the software development lifecycle.
• Strong cross\-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Proven ability to define and execute on a technical roadmap supporting a broader engineering organization.
• Strong programming and software engineering fundamentals, with experience delivering production systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS) and infrastructure\-as\-code practices.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for team outcomes and organizational impact.

• *Preferred Qualifications (Optional)*** 10\+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Software Engineering, or Developer Experience\-related roles.
• 4\+ years of experience in a leadership role (Team Lead or Manager), with experience managing distributed teams.

### **About Vena Solutions**

At Vena, we’re reimagining how businesses plan and grow: powered by data, collaboration, and innovation

Headquartered in Toronto with a global reach, we help finance teams work smarter using the tools they already love (yes, we’re talking about Excel!). Trusted by over 1,800 organizations and 150,000\+ users every day, Vena Solutions brings clarity to complexity.

We're a people led company that leads with our CORE values (Customer Trust, One Team, Respect \& Authenticity and Execution Excellence) and are driven by our mission

We’re growing fast, thinking big, and having fun along the way. The future of finance is being built here, and we’d love for you to be part of it

We offer competitive and comprehensive total rewards packages that we review yearly to stay ahead of the market! Transparency is key, we keep you in the loop on how we design our comp programs. Build your future with our Employee Stock Option Program, Retirement Savings, Support \& 401k Matching Programs.

Level up your skills with Vena! We support your journey with education subsidies, professional development programs, and learning opportunities to help you grow your career and reach your goals. Your future is bright and we’re here to invest in it!

Your well\-being \= our priority! Great health \& dental plans, wellness sessions (virtual \& in\-person), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a free Headspace subscription to support your mental health.

Vena is everywhere you are! With offices in **Toronto**, **London**, and **Indore**, as well as team members across the United States, EMEA and beyond, we're a truly global company. Collaborate with colleagues around the world and bring diverse ideas to life: no passport required!

Recharge with generous leave options \- perfect for vacation, wellness, personal time, parental support, volunteering, and more.

We embrace a flexible culture that supports different ways of working, depending on the role and location. While some of our teams enjoy hybrid arrangements, others thrive in\-office or remotely. With modern workspaces in Toronto, Indore, and London, we offer inspiring environments when you need them \- and the freedom to work in ways that work best for you and your team.

At Vena, we don’t just keep up, we're leading the way!

We empower team members at every level to actively explore AI best practices, identify meaningful opportunities to apply AI in their work, and champion innovative solutions that drive impact.

By fostering a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use, we’re building a future where AI enhances how we work, think, and lead. From automating workflows to enhancing insights, AI is woven into everything we do.* ️YouTube

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