Head of Software Engineering

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and workforce solutions company is seeking a hands-on VP, Head of Engineering Practice to drive innovation in engineering initiatives and establish best practices. This pivotal role involves leading teams, delivering scalable solutions, and fostering a culture of innovation. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years in software engineering with strong expertise in cloud-native architectures and technologies like Java and Azure. This position may be based in Jersey City, NJ or Raleigh, NC, with a preference for office presence three days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior technology leadership role.
• Proven experience in leading large engineering teams.
• Expertise in cloud-native architectures and API-first design principles.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering strategy for initiatives and shared services.
• Lead the design and development of cloud-native applications.
• Foster a culture of innovation within engineering teams.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

relational databases

non-relational databases

cloud-native architectures

API-first design

Microsoft Azure

microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

AI-driven applications

machine learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Job Title: VP, Head of Engineering Practice

Location: Jersey City, NJ (preferred) or Raleigh, NC (3 days/week in office)

We are seeking a visionary and hands‑on VP, Head of Engineering Practice to drive innovation across Engineering initiatives, shared services, and foundational frameworks. This role will be pivotal in shaping the engineering culture, establishing best practices, and delivering scalable, cloud‑native solutions that power our enterprise platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Governance:
  • Define and execute the engineering strategy for engineering initiatives and shared services
  • Facilitate Engineering Practice meetings with broad representation across teams, including Infrastructure and Security
  • Champion engineering excellence and modern development practices across the organization.
  • Lead workgroups/guilds focused on key engineering topics with defined charters and deliverables
  • Develop and maintain engineering policies and standards
• Technology Delivery & Innovation:
  • Spearhead the creation of reusable libraries, templates, and frameworks to accelerate development across teams.
  • Lead the design and development of cloud‑native, API‑first applications with a strong emphasis on scalability, security, and performance.
  • Oversee reference implementations and participate in tool evaluations
  • Participate in architecture decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and business objectives.
  • Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and observability practices.
• Innovation & Enablement:
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within engineering teams.
  • Collaborate with product and business leaders to identify opportunities for leveraging AI and emerging technologies.
  • Champion AI‑driven solutions and integrate GenAI capabilities into engineering workflows (e.g., automated testing, release notes).
  • Establish engineering playbooks and best practices for full‑stack development.
  • Build and mentor a team of Junior Engineers
  • Promote knowledge sharing and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Principal Engineer or senior technology leader with a strong hands‑on full‑stack background.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 15+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior technology leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading large engineering teams and delivering complex enterprise solutions.
• Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and relational/non‑relational databases.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures and API-first design principles.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure and related services.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices, design patterns, and architectural principles.
• Experience with microservices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and event‑driven architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale engineering initiatives and deliver enterprise‑grade solutions.
• Experience in Insurance P&C domain is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity in building AI‑driven applications and integrating machine learning models into production systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels.