Engineering Manager
Benoit Bouchard
Payment Systems · PHP · Team Leadership
Building secure, high-volume billing platforms and leading engineering teams that ship with confidence.
At a Glance
18+
Years Experience
10
Engineers Led
PCI
DSS Level 1
PHP
Primary Stack
About
I'm an Engineering Manager specializing in high-volume backend billing systems and
PCI-compliant software development. I lead stable, high-performing teams in secure
payment environments, with a focus on microservices architecture, secure SDLC practices, and
scalable system design.
I own engineering roadmaps, drive delivery through CI/CD pipelines, and handle
all aspects of people leadership — from hiring and onboarding to performance reviews and career
development. I'm detail-oriented and motivated by complex technical challenges, thriving on
problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Experience
Team Manager, Payment Software Development
Sep 2022 – Present
Seedbox Technologies — Montreal, QC
- Lead a 10-person backend engineering team (including 2 team leads) building high-volume, PCI-compliant billing platforms in PHP with a microservices architecture.
- Own the engineering roadmap, delivery execution via CI/CD pipelines, and technical standards — security, compliance, scalability, and reliability.
- Responsible for all software development aspects of PCI DSS compliance, collaborating closely with the CISO and Chief Network Administrator.
- Manage hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and career development — maintaining a stable, resilient team with low turnover.
- Introduced AI-assisted development with Claude Code, improving developer productivity and code quality.
Software Development Team Lead
Sep 2018 – Nov 2022
Seedbox Technologies — Montreal, QC
- Led the billing engineering team, coordinating daily activities, mentoring developers, and supporting career growth.
- Maintained high reliability, security, and PCI compliance standards across all billing platforms.
- Collaborated with product and compliance teams to align engineering priorities with business and regulatory requirements.
Senior Web Developer
Sep 2007 – Sep 2018
Seedbox Technologies — Montreal, QC
- Developed secure, scalable billing solutions primarily in PHP and delivered mission-critical web applications.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality implementation and adherence to technical standards.
Skills
Leadership
Engineering Management
Backend
PHP Development
Compliance
PCI DSS
Infrastructure
Cloud & Data
Practices
Delivery
Observability
Monitoring
Education
DEC — Multimédia
CEGEP Édouard-Montpetit
2004 – 2007
Training & Certifications
Application Security Training
OWASP Top 10, LLM OWASP Top 10, and hands-on secure coding labs across multiple platforms — vulnerability identification, exploitation, and remediation
HackEdu
Kontra
Secureflag
OWASP Top 10
LLM OWASP Top 10
Change Management
Leading organizational change and managing transitions effectively
Leadership
Leadership: les clés pour inspirer et rallier l'équipe
Leadership: Keys to Inspiring and Rallying Your Team
Keys to inspiring and rallying a team — leadership fundamentals
Leadership
Mobilisation d'équipe
Team Engagement: Building an Action Plan to Relaunch Commitment
Building an action plan to boost team engagement and commitment
Leadership
Sharing Feedback
Effective feedback techniques for managers and team leads
Management
DiSC Management Profile
Behavioural assessment — management style, motivating & developing others
Assessment
Languages
French
Fluent — Written & Spoken
English
Fluent — Written & Spoken