Engineering Manager: Lead Teams to Build Scalable Software

Do it Best Corp.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full insurance package

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Bonus Pay opportunities

Retirement funding opportunities

Job summary

True Value, part of the Do it Best Group, is seeking a Manager of Software Development in Fort Wayne, IN. You will lead a team of about 10 engineers, drive technical excellence, and align software delivery with strategic goals while fostering innovation and accountability.

You will manage performance, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Product, Design, and QA to ensure timely releases and scalable architecture. This on-site role reports to the Director of Software Development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing or leading software engineering teams.
• Proven ability to lead teams through complex technical projects from inception to delivery.
• Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including delivery frameworks, DevOps, and cloud‑based architectures.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers, providing regular feedback, coaching, and career development guidance.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team culture.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and goal-setting sessions.
• Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle—from design and development to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and QA to ensure timely and successful delivery of software releases.
• Prioritize projects, allocate resources effectively, and manage competing demands across the team.
• Ensure technical decisions align with business objectives and long-term architecture goals.
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance, code reviews, and architecture oversight as needed.
• Champion engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, automation, and CI/CD.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and workflows.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to guide technical direction.
• Partner closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical deliverables.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Represent the engineering team in planning sessions, roadmap discussions, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Software development

DevOps

Cloud architectures

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

C#

Java

SQL

Event‑driven architecture

Cloud services

Job description

True Value, part of the Do it Best Group, is seeking a Manager of Software Development in Fort Wayne, IN. You will lead a team of about 10 engineers, drive technical excellence, and align software delivery with strategic goals while fostering innovation and accountability.

You will manage performance, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Product, Design, and QA to ensure timely releases and scalable architecture. This on-site role reports to the Director of Software Development.