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Manager, Software Engineering

Location: Irving, TX (Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Software Engineering to lead a high-performing team of software engineers responsible for delivering scalable, enterprise-grade web and native mobile applications. This role combines strong technical leadership with people management, requiring expertise in full-stack software development, Agile delivery, and modern application architecture.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading engineering teams, collaborating with Product Owners and business stakeholders, and driving the successful delivery of enterprise digital products. This individual should possess strong hands-on knowledge of modern web technologies, cloud platforms, and software engineering best practices while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Software Engineers delivering enterprise web and native mobile applications.
• Drive technical excellence, code quality, and engineering best practices across the development team.
• Provide technical direction, architectural guidance, and strategic recommendations for application development initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

Project & Delivery Management

• Manage engineering projects, development roadmaps, timelines, and team priorities.
• Partner with Product Owners and business stakeholders to define product vision, feature requirements, and delivery priorities.
• Ensure successful execution of software projects while maintaining quality, scalability, and performance.
• Remove delivery impediments and enable engineering teams to focus on high-value development activities.

Agile Delivery

• Lead Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, estimation, retrospectives, and release planning.
• Guide teams in breaking down epics into actionable user stories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software on schedule.
• Promote Agile best practices and continuous delivery methodologies.

Architecture & Technical Oversight

• Define and oversee application architecture for enterprise web and mobile solutions.
• Review technical designs and ensure adherence to engineering standards and secure development practices.
• Drive scalable, maintainable, and high-performance application development.
• Support site performance optimization and application reliability initiatives.

People Management

• Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, and coaching.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring top engineering talent.
• Develop individual growth plans and mentor team members to advance their technical and leadership skills.
• Build an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack software development.
• 3+ years of experience managing software engineering teams.
• Proven experience leading enterprise web, e-commerce, mobile, or field service management application development.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering scalable, enterprise-grade applications in fast-paced environments.

Required Technical SkillsFrontend Technologies

• Angular
• JavaScript
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Responsive Web Design

Backend Development

• Server-Side Development
• REST APIs
• Web Services
• Full-Stack Application Development

Databases

• SQL
• Relational Databases
• Non-Relational Databases (NoSQL)

Development Tools

• Git
• Jira
• Confluence
• Slack

Software Engineering

• Agile / Scrum
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Web Frameworks
• Native Mobile Application Development
• Site Performance Optimization
• Secure Software Development Practices

Cloud Platforms (Preferred)

• AWS
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing enterprise-scale e-commerce platforms.
• Experience with field service management applications.
• Experience leading cloud-native application development.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern deployment practices.
• Experience with application performance monitoring and optimization.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and API-driven development.

Core Competencies

• Software Engineering Leadership
• Full-Stack Development
• Agile Project Delivery
• Technical Architecture
• Team Leadership & Mentoring
• Product & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Enterprise Application Development
• Secure Software Development
• Performance Optimization
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• People Management