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Checkr

Engineering Manager, Growth

Denver, CO · On-site

About the Role Checkr is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the Checkr Growth team. This team is hyper-focused on Checkr's self-serve business delivering products and capabilities for Checkr ...

Ware Malcomb

Civil Engineering Manager

Denver, CO

$160K - $180K/yr

As Civil Engineering Manager, you will also be responsible for nurturing a positive, team-oriented environment, ensuring financial goals and deadlines are being met, assisting in business development ...

Ware Malcomb

Civil Engineering Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

The Civil Engineering Manager is a key member of the Ware Malcomb senior management team, responsible for the growth, revenue, profitability, staff management and overall client relationships for the ...

Ware Malcomb

Civil Engineering Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

The Civil Engineering Manager is a key member of the Ware Malcomb senior management team, responsible for the growth, revenue, profitability, staff management and overall client relationships for the ...

Checkr

Engineering Manager, Front End

Denver, CO · On-site

About the Role Checkr is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the Checkr Growth team. This team is hyper-focused on Checkr's self-serve business delivering products and capabilities for Checkr ...

SPLICE

Engineering Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Company Description Our startup client is seeking an Engineering Manager to join their dynamic, fast growing team. This individual will be responsible for leading technical innovation and the ...

SPLICE

Engineering Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Company Description Our startup client is seeking an Engineering Manager to join their dynamic, fast growing team. This individual will be responsible for leading technical innovation and the ...

Kharon

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$180K - $200K/yr

DR Kharon is seeking a full-time Senior Engineering Manager based in Denver. This role requires in-office attendance 3 days a week. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Lead, mentor, and grow a team of full-stack ...

Makse Group

Engineering Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to define and execute our engineering strategy, align technical initiatives with business goals, and drive innovation at Makse Group. This role will ...

Winn-Marion

Electrical Engineering Manager

Centennial, CO · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Electrical Engineering Manager (Centennial, CO) Pay: $120k - $160k annually Expiration Date of Job Posting: Continuous POSITION SUMMARY: The Electrical Engineering Manager leads and oversees all ...

Checkr

Engineering Manager, Verifications

Denver, CO · On-site

As Engineering Manager for Verifications, you'll own a wide surface area with meaningful room to make it better - improving accuracy and turnaround time, reducing manual touchpoints, and scaling how ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for programmer manager in Highlands Ranch, CO is $41.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.02 and $53.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Programmer Manager vs Software Developer?

AspectProgrammer ManagerSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science; management experienceBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, coordinates tasksFocuses on coding, designing, and implementing software
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech companies, software firms, IT departmentsCommon across tech, startups, enterprise software

The main difference is that a Programmer Manager combines technical coding skills with team leadership and project management, whereas a Software Developer primarily focuses on coding and software creation without managerial responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Programmer Manager job openings in Highlands Ranch, CO as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,314 per year, or $41.5 per hour.
Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

CACI International, Inc.

Aurora, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineering Manager
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
Anticipated Posting End: 7/31/2026
The Opportunity:
This position is for a Software Engineering Manager. We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineering Manager to join our growing team. This is a unique player/coach role designed for an experienced software engineer who is passionate about both building great software and leading people. You will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of skilled software engineers while also actively contributing technically to the design, development, testing, and deployment of our software products. You'll split your time effectively between guiding your team's success and rolling up your sleeves to write code, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute directly to our software ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
  • Management & Leadership (Approx. 25% on average)
  • Lead & Mentor: Manage, coach, and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering their technical and professional growth, by providing career advice and helping with program technical guidance. Additionally, you will work with the greater software engineering group to cultivate a positive, collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team that is focused on bringing modern software development mechanism to all ARKA programs
  • Performance Management: Conduct regular 1:1 bi-weekly meetings with your team, provide feedback on both technical and non-technical topics, assist with setting clear goals, and manage performance reviews for your direct reports
  • Collaboration: Work closely with software engineering organization and other engineering program teams to align priorities, define requirements, and ensure successful project delivery across programs
  • Project Oversight: Help manage project priorities, timelines, and deliverables for your team, identifying and removing roadblocks
  • Hiring & Onboarding: Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and retention of engineering talent for your team and the broader organization Additionally works closely with engineering leadership to align current and new staff skillsets with program needs over time
  • Hands-on Development: Actively participate in the software development lifecycle, contributing high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code to key projects using our tech stack up to and including
    • Proven proficiency in one or more modern programming language such as Python, Java, C#, Go
    • Experience with the development and deployment of software applications to cloud environments such as AWS including the integration with managed services provided by the cloud provider
  • Technical Design & Architecture: Contribute to technical design discussions, architectural decisions, and long-term technical strategy
  • Code Quality: Participate actively in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and high-quality engineering principles
  • Stay Current and Mentor: Keep abreast of modern technologies, tools, and development practices, advocating for improvements where appropriate. Leverage this continuous learning to mentor and provide technical direction to your software team

Qualifications:
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in a formal or informal leadership capacity (e.g., Tech Lead, Team Lead, mentoring junior engineers, project leadership)
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience, delivering complex, scalable applications
  • Solid experience developing backend services and APIs using at least one common language and framework (e.g., Node.js/Express/NestJS, Python/Django/Flask/FastAPI, Java/Spring Boot/Quarkus, C#/.NET Core, Ruby/Rails, Go/Gin)
  • Experience designing and interacting with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) using SQL and familiarity with ORMs/query builders
  • Familiarity with core concepts and services of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Strong understanding of software development principles, data structures, algorithms, and API design (especially REST)
  • Experience or familiarity with various database concepts such as relational structure as well as NoSQL structure concepts in tools such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
  • Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, algorithms, and system design
  • Experience with modern software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban)
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git and the associated tooling to for modern software version control
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline development, testing, and deployment of software application to cloud platforms such as AWS
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • A genuine passion for both technology and people leadership
  • Ability to effectively balance management responsibilities with individual technical contributions

Desired:
  • Experience directly managing software engineers, including performance management cycles
  • Experience working in a modern software company with experience in the execution of government development programs
  • Experience contributing to architectural decisions

What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$82,100-$172,400
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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