Software Engineering Manager
Location: San Antonio, TX or Houston, TX
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Position Overview
We are embarking on a transformative journey, creating the next generation of digital products and platforms envisioned to provide a best-in-class experience to end users. The Software Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing a team of software engineers spanning front-end, backend, and full-stack disciplines. The focus of this role is on developing the people and processes that contribute to the timely delivery of innovative, secure, and high-quality solutions, partnering closely with DevSecOps and Software Architecture teams. This is a hands-on manager role, ensuring the successful design, development, testing, and maintenance of high-quality solutions that support the business.
To ensure success, the Software Engineering Manager should have extensive experience in software engineering within dynamic environments with emerging technologies, along with the ability to solve complex business problems using technology. This role requires a deep understanding of how products are built and the ability to contribute technically to solutions, while fostering strong working relationships with Product Leaders and Discipline Leaders across the organization to support optimal business outcomes. The Software Engineering Manager will lead, guide, and set direction for the software engineering team, and will be responsible for employee development, performance reviews, pay reviews, and staffing decisions. Explore more opportunities on our IT job openings page.
Key Responsibilities of a Software Engineering Manager
- Manages daily operations of the team, providing guidance, mentorship, and driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement; oversees recruitment, development, retention, and performance to build strong talent
- Plans and leads low- to medium-complexity IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere to quality standards
- Ensures the availability, reliability, and security of technology systems; collaborates with key stakeholders and internal groups to identify needs, deliver effective solutions, and support business objectives
- Drives excellence in software delivery using agile methodologies and DevSecOps principles, ensuring fast, frequent, and secure product releases with operational excellence
- Establishes and aligns engineering roadmaps with business objectives, participates in architectural discussions, and ensures consistency across solutions
- Communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering feedback loops and providing clear updates on delivery progress, risks, and achievements
- Leads the team through change and transformation initiatives
- Manages budgets, tracks metrics, ensures compliance with IT policies and standards, and identifies opportunities for technology adoption and process optimization
Required Qualifications for a Software Engineering Manager
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other computer-related field required
- 10+ years of diversified IT experience required
- 3 or more years of direct or indirect leadership experience required
- Strong understanding of software development design and Agile practices/methodologies
- Excellent knowledge of C++, C# or Java, Python, JavaScript, Blazor or ReactJS or Angular
- Excellent knowledge of DBMS as well as TSQL or PL/SQL
- Experience migrating monolithic architectures to a modern technology stack
- Experience developing for cloud-native solutions (Azure)
- Strong experience with development platforms such as Azure, Salesforce, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Experience building APIs for both internal and external products
- Excellent organizational, leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent knowledge of software reliability best practices and automated testing
- Working knowledge of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps), Infrastructure as Code concepts, and application security practices
Technical Skills
- Programming Languages (C++, C#, Java, Python, JavaScript)
- Frontend Frameworks (Blazor, ReactJS, Angular)
- Databases (DBMS, TSQL, PL/SQL)
- Cloud and Development Platforms (Azure, Salesforce, Docker, Kubernetes)
- DevSecOps and CI/CD (Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code)
- API Development (Internal and External Products)
- Agile Software Delivery and Team Leadership
Eligibility Requirements
- This position is not available for C2C engagements
- Candidates must be authorized to work without current or future visa sponsorship.