Senior Software Engineering Manager

Job Description

• Lead, coach, and grow software engineers and system analysts; run 1:1s, performance reviews, hiring, and succession planning.
• Manage the development team responsible for a 20‑year‑old core legacy application that drives referral/order routing.
• Oversee roadmap execution to phase out the legacy app and migrate to modern technologies (modern .NET, Vue.js, cloud, Python where applicable).
• Run Agile ceremonies, oversee sprint planning, ensure resource alignment with QA/BA/DevOps.
• Partner closely with Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure, Network, and other app dev teams.
• Act as SME for domain area when interacting with product owners and stakeholders.
• Oversee design, development, and delivery of large-scale or complex software efforts.
• Define KPIs, monitor production systems, conduct RCA reviews, and improve operational processes.
• Create project staffing plans, communicate risks and milestones, and ensure alignment with IT strategy.
• Lead technology reviews, present architecture documents, and guide solution design sessions.

Required Skills & Experience

Leadership & Experience

• 3+ years of people management experience leading software engineering teams.
• Background as a Lead or Architect prior to management; strong technical acumen.
• Experience managing projects/programs and working within budgets.
• Experience in medium‑sized to large organizations (not massive enterprise).

Technical Skills

• High proficiency in C#, .NET, and full‑stack engineering.
• Strong experience with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and modern UI frameworks (Vue.js, Knockout, Bootstrap).
• Experience with microservices, modern .NET frameworks, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Experience designing and operating large‑scale systems, distributed systems, and web services.
• Familiarity with legacy applications, older logic, and modernization efforts.

Methodologies & Practices

• Strong Agile/Scrum experience (sprints, ceremonies, Jira/Confluence).
• CI/CD, automated testing, DevOps collaboration.
• Experience leading teams through SDLC with high-quality delivery

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience managing product or project budgets.
• Previous experience modernizing long-standing legacy systems.
• Experience guiding teams through cloud migration (on‑prem → cloud).
• Exposure to Python or modernizing .NET applications.
• Vendor management and selection experience.
• Comfortable operating in environments with a mix of FTEs and contractors (team currently 19 total, 4 FTE + 15 contractors).