Hands-On Software Engineering Manager - Lead & Mentor Engineers

Game Plan Tech LLC; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Game Plan Tech LLC in the public sector consulting space seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented engineering team while maintaining hands-on technical involvement. You will mentor engineers, participate in design reviews, and guide architecture decisions, balancing people leadership with coding contributions to deliver high-quality software on time.

Joining the team means fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior software engineering role with a track record of technical leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Strong technical background with expertise in current technology stack e.g., Python, React, GCP, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage in deep technical discussions with your team.
• A firm belief in the importance of a manager’s technical competence and a passion for creating a work environment where engineers can thrive.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Actively participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and architectural decisions, providing insightful contributions and guidance.
• While you won’t be expected to be on the critical path for coding at all times, you should be able and willing to write and review code to contribute and effectively guide your team.
• Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to define project roadmaps and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, and continuous integration/delivery.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide constructive feedback, and support the career development of your team members.
• As a key leader, your competence will directly contribute to the job satisfaction and performance of your team, a factor we consider more impactful than salary.

Skills

Senior leadership

Mentorship

Python

React

GCP

Agile

Job description

Game Plan Tech LLC in the public sector consulting space seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented engineering team while maintaining hands-on technical involvement. You will mentor engineers, participate in design reviews, and guide architecture decisions, balancing people leadership with coding contributions to deliver high-quality software on time.

Joining the team means fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence, with an emphasis on