Jr. Manager of Technical Solutions - 171918

Piper Companies; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper seeks a Manager of Technical Solutions to oversee development and implementation of modern digital platforms, aligning with business strategy. You will lead engineering, QA, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable systems, while reducing technical debt in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product managers and IT teams, promoting innovation, governance, and continuous improvement across platforms and technology stacks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years leading complex technology initiatives.
• 2+ years people management preferred.
• Experience with cloud technologies, AI/ML, and microservices.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of digital platforms across architecture, cloud, AI/ML, and DevOps.
• Guide scrum teams to deliver architecturally sound solutions and align with business goals.
• Maintain unified engineering standards and govern code quality.
• Lead design reviews and drive technical decisions across stacks.
• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering and QA team.

Skills

SDLC

Microservices

Cloud platforms

AI/ML

DevOps

Agile

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Zachary Piper is seeking a Manager of Technical Solutions responsible for leading the development and implementation of modern digital platforms aligned with business strategy. This role oversees engineering and QA functions, drives technical execution, and ensures coordinated delivery across multiple platforms while reducing technical debt. The position collaborates across agile teams to deliver scalable, maintainable, and future-ready systems and technologies.

Responsibilities

Digital Platform Leadership

• Lead development and implementation of digital platforms using microservices, cloud technologies, AI/ML, and DevOps practices.
• Ensure platforms are scalable, secure, high-performing, and aligned with business needs.

Scrum & Agile Delivery

• Guide and support scrum teams to deliver high-quality, architecturally sound solutions.
• Facilitate agile processes, ensure adherence to sprint goals, and promote continuous improvement.

Engineering Excellence

• Maintain unified engineering and architectural standards across projects.
• Oversee best practices in software development to ensure performance, stability, scalability, and reduced risk.

Technical Execution

• Lead design reviews, enforce code quality standards, and guide technical decision-making across the technology stack.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing team of engineers, QA analysts, and technical professionals.
• Cultivate a growth mindset and ensure continuous skill development.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, platforms, and delivery efficiency.
• Support innovation initiatives, proofs of concept, and evaluation of emerging technologies.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with product managers, stakeholders, and other scrum teams to align technology delivery with business priorities.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, PMO, and other IT teams to ensure cohesive and standardized implementations.

Technical Debt Management

• Implement strategies to track, mitigate, and prevent technical debt across systems and platforms.

Emerging Technology Adoption

• Evaluate new tools, platforms, and technologies—especially in AI, machine learning, cloud, and automation to strengthen digital capabilities.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent experience).
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years leading complex technology initiatives involving digital transformation and platform development.
• Experience with cloud technologies, AI/ML, and microservices.
• 2+ years of people management experience preferred.
• Proven success in engineering leadership, agile delivery, and aligning technology strategy with business goals.

Skills

• Strong understanding of SDLC and full lifecycle delivery from ideation to production.
• Proficiency in microservices architecture, cloud platforms, AI/ML, and DevOps practices.
• Expertise in Agile/Lean methodologies and continuous deployment.
• Strong risk management and technical governance capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a focus on innovation and team development.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage shifting priorities.

Role Details

• Reports to: AVP, Digital Technologies & Platforms
• Team size: ~10 (Architects, Senior Engineers, Engineers)
• Compensation range: $125,000–$160,000 annually
• Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Sick Leave (As required by law)

Keywords

Technical Solutions, Digital Platforms, Microservices, Cloud Technologies, AI, Machine Learning, DevOps, Agile, Scrum, SDLC, Software Engineering, Platform Development, Technical Architecture, Technical Debt, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Code Quality, Design Reviews, Engineering Leadership, QA Leadership, Team Management, Product Alignment, Stakeholder Collaboration, Cybersecurity Collaboration, Infrastructure Collaboration, Risk Management, Technical Governance, Continuous Deployment, High-Performing Teams, Digital Transformation, Scalable Systems, Maintainable Systems, System Performance, System Stability, Proof of Concept, Technology Roadmaps, Delivery Management