Senior Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Atlanta, GA

Software Engineering Manager page is loaded## Software Engineering Managerlocations: US - Georgia - Atlanta Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0001803Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.Candescent is hiring a Software Engineering Manager for the Business Banking team who will be a hands‐on technical leader who building, leading, and inspiring high‐performing engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and intuitive digital banking solutions. This role partners closely with Product Management, Design, Architecture, and Business stakeholders to ensure technology execution aligns with business banking strategy, regulatory requirements, and customer needs.Engineering Managers on the Business Banking team balance big‐picture system design with attention to detail. We solve real customer and operational problems—not just stated requirements—while maintaining high standards for quality, reliability, and performance. We continuously learn, mentor others, and push for technical excellence, while knowing when to draw the line and ship value to market.## Key Responsibilities & Deliverables* Business Banking product technology strategy and vision* Prioritized technology roadmap and engineering initiatives* Engineering delivery, quality, and operational KPIs* Lead and coach a team of 10-12 software engineers## Product Strategy, Vision, and Planning* Partner with the Product Manager to shape and execute the Business Banking product vision and roadmap from a technology perspective, aligned with broader enterprise and platform strategy* Actively participate in PI planning and other agile planning ceremonies, providing technical leadership for backlog refinement, quarterly planning, retrospectives, and business reviews* Advise Product Management on technology opportunities, architectural improvements, emerging technologies, and product gaps to inform roadmap decisions* Recommend and champion technology investments that support business banking objectives, scalability, security, and regulatory compliance* Support product teams in translating complex business banking needs into well‐defined features, technical designs, and user stories## Design and Development* Oversee the design, development, deployment, and ongoing support of Business Banking software solutions across the full product lifecycle* Establish, uphold, and evolve engineering standards, best practices, and policies to ensure consistency, reliability, security, and performance* Collaborate with Architects and peer Engineering Managers to identify and manage cross‐system dependencies, risks, and architectural alignment* Participate in and support agile development events, including design reviews, sprint reviews, and product demonstrations* Build and sustain high‐performing engineering teams by setting clear missions, coaching career growth, and supporting personal development* Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation while providing actionable feedback through code reviews and technical discussions## Performance Measurement and Optimization* Define, analyze, and monitor delivery, quality, and operational metrics at the product level* Use data‐driven insights to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, and drive execution of technical and operational strategies## Qualifications & Experience* A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or similar field* 7+ years of experience in technology roles, with progressive responsibility in engineering leadership and people management* Strong understanding of multi‐tenant, cloud‐based, high‐transaction‐volume systems, ideally within financial services or banking* Experience with full‐stack software development in an enterprise environment (e.g., Java, HTML5, JavaScript, Angular/React or similar frameworks)* Hands‐on experience with Agile and Agile‐at‐scale frameworks (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Lean), including CI/CD and test automation practices* Technical expertise in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python), cloud technologies, and product management tools (e.g., Jira)* Proven ability to think strategically and articulate a clear technical vision and roadmap in partnership with Product Management* Strong leadership and people‐management skills, with experience leading engineers across multiple teams* Excellent collaboration and communication skills, enabling effective problem identification, solution design, and decision‐making* Experience working with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Solution Train Engineers (STEs), and system stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution of strategic themes* Ability to remain close enough to teams to add value and technical insight, while empowering engineers to independently solve problems* Serve as an Agile coach and trusted advisor to engineering teams**Statement to Third Party Agencies** To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. #J-18808-Ljbffr