Lead Software Engineering & AI Delivery

Cain Watters & Associates, LLC

Frisco (TX)

Hybrid

USD 174,000 - 190,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized medical insurance

Generous HSA contributions

Unlimited PTO

401k plan with employer contributions

Professional dues and renewals

Job summary

Cain Watters & Associates, LLC is seeking an IT Manager, Software Engineering to lead the firm’s software development function and modernize delivery practices. You will oversee design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of custom and integrated software solutions, ensuring alignment with regulatory, security, and business priorities.

The role requires managing a team of developers, directing AI-enabled workflows, governance, and lifecycle management, with a focus on secure,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, information systems, software engineering.
7+ years of progressive experience in software development, application delivery, systems integration, or related IT roles.
2+ years of experience leading or managing software developers, technical analysts, vendors, or cross-functional delivery teams.
2+ years planning and managing software development projects, product enhancements, technical roadmaps, or application modernization initiatives.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle practices, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, documentation, and support.
Experience with modern development tools and practices such as source control, code review, automated testing, DevOps or CI/CD processes, APIs, integrations, and cloud-based platforms.
Working knowledge of AI-assisted or agentic AI development tools and the ability to apply them responsibly to improve software delivery, testing, documentation, and productivity.
Hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting full-stack applications using React/Angular, and Azure SQL Database within enterprise environments.
Strong experience supporting, enhancing, or integrating business applications and enterprise platforms.
Self‑motivated problem solver with a passion for learning, evaluating, and adopting new technologies while balancing speed, risk, and business value.
Strong ability to interpret technical documentation, troubleshoot complex issues, and guide others through structured problem solving.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts, practices, risks, and recommendations to non‑technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying delivery risks, technical debt, security concerns, and process improvement opportunities.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and delivery commitments.

Responsibilities

Lead the full software development lifecycle for custom applications, integrations, automation, and data-enabled solutions that support organizational goals and user needs.
Establish and manage modern AI-augmented development practices, including the responsible use of agentic AI tools for requirements analysis, prototyping, coding, testing, documentation, and delivery acceleration.
Ensure all AI-assisted development activities operate within approved governance, security, privacy, compliance, architecture, and human-review standards.
Plan and manage software project schedules, release plans, and enhancement backlogs.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of software developers, fostering strong engineering discipline, collaboration, continuous learning, and accountable delivery.
Collaborate with business units, vendors, security, infrastructure, data, and leadership stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize work, evaluate solutions, and deliver measurable business value.
Develop and execute strategies for application lifecycle management, including budgeting, resource planning, quality management, risk mitigation, platform modernization, and technology upgrades.