Head of Software Engineering & Tech Leadership

Talentify

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Talentify is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in building scalable, secure software solutions. You will set technical direction, manage resources, and partner with Product, QA, DevOps, Architecture, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality products.

The role requires strong architectural knowledge, hands-on leadership, and the ability to drive DevOps and modern software practices across teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in CS, software engineering, or related field.
7+ years of professional software development experience.
2+ years of experience managing software engineering teams.
Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, databases, cloud technologies, and distributed systems.
Experience with Agile/Scrum or similar methodologies.
Experience delivering complex software projects from concept to production.
Knowledge of CI/CD, automated testing, source control, and DevOps practices.
Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
Oversee full software development lifecycle from requirements to production.
Set priorities, plans, and resource estimates with Product leadership.
Provide technical leadership and contribute to architecture and design decisions.
Review code and designs to ensure quality, scalability, and security.
Drive modern engineering practices, automation, and DevOps adoption.
Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve blockers.
Partner with Product Management to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Track KPIs related to productivity, quality, reliability, and delivery.
Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.