Engineering Manager & Full-Stack Delivery Lead

Worky

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CFD Research is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager with strong full stack capabilities to lead a team delivering high-quality software solutions. You will own the full software development lifecycle, mentor engineers, and align technical execution with business objectives while engaging with external customers.

The role requires 5+ years in software development, 2+ years in management, and experience with cloud platforms and containerized deployments.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of software development experience, with 2+ years in an engineering management or tech lead role.
Proven full stack development proficiency: frontend (React, Vue, or Angular), backend (Node.js, Python, Java, or .NET), and database design (SQL and NoSQL).
Experience leading Agile/Scrum teams in a delivery-focused environment.
Demonstrated ability to hire, retain, and develop engineering talent.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical content to non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerized deployment (Docker/Kubernetes).
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of full stack engineers across varying experience levels.
Define team goals, manage workload, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Partner with HR and senior leadership on hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning.
Serve as a hands-on technical lead contributing code, reviewing PRs, and resolving architectural blockers.
Establish and enforce coding standards, testing practices, and CI/CD workflows.
Drive technical roadmap decisions in collaboration with product and architecture teams.
Evaluate and recommend tooling, frameworks, and platform improvements.
Own end-to-end delivery of software features and systems from scoping through deployment.
Translate business requirements into technical tasks and sprint-level work.
Track velocity, identify risks early, and communicate status clearly to stakeholders.
Coordinate with DevSecOps, QA, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable, secure delivery.
Act as the primary engineering interface for product managers, business development, and program sponsors.
Participate in proposal and SOW development where technical staffing or level-of-effort estimates are needed.
Represent the engineering team in program reviews, design sessions, and client-facing meetings as appropriate.