Engineering Manager, Agile Software Delivery

CARFAX, Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) / DCPP matching

Annual bonus program

Casual, dog-friendly office

Job summary

CARFAX, Inc. in Columbia, MO is seeking a Manager – Software Engineering to guide the Product Engineering Team in delivering scalable, high‑quality software.

You will lead Agile practices, coach engineers, and collaborate with product, UX and operations to align with business goals. The role requires 4 days per week in the Columbia office and a passion for innovative, customer‑focused solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years leading software engineering teams with Agile.
• Technical leader with programming and architectural proficiency.
• Background in building scalable enterprise software.
• Practical knowledge of cloud platforms and software architecture patterns.
• Proven cross-functional delivery.
• Strong communication with engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Product and Production support.
• Strong team player.
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Build high-performing teams with clear goals and continuous feedback.
• Improve team and individual performance.
• Establish clear goals aligned with Department Game Plans.
• Provide continuous 1-on-1 feedback to engineers.
• Coach teams to practice SDLC methodologies.
• Collaborate with other technology teams, product managers, project managers, and UX team members.
• Work with non-technical stakeholders to analyze requirements and understand constraints, dependencies, and business needs.
• Define development guidelines and standards to be utilized in application development and integration.
• Manage and elevate delivery impediments, risks, issues, and changes tied to engineering initiatives to stakeholders.

Skills

Lead software teams

Technical leadership

Cloud platforms

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Agile methodologies

SDLC

Job description

CARFAX, Inc. in Columbia, MO is seeking a Manager – Software Engineering to guide the Product Engineering Team in delivering scalable, high‑quality software.

You will lead Agile practices, coach engineers, and collaborate with product, UX and operations to align with business goals. The role requires 4 days per week in the Columbia office and a passion for innovative, customer‑focused solutions.