Manager of Software Engineering – Solutions Architecture

Versique Consulting & Search; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three levels of health insurance options

20 days of PTO

13 holidays

3 days of paid volunteer days off

Annual discretionary bonus

6% 401k match

Job summary

Versique Consulting & Search is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Maple Grove, MN. The ideal candidate will lead, mentor, and develop high-performing software teams while driving technical strategy. This role combines technical leadership with an emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement.

With a salary range of $150-175K plus bonus, the position offers health insurance, PTO, and a 401k match. Join us in fostering an innovative engineering culture.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in technical leadership.
• Experience influencing technical direction with stakeholders.
• Strong background in software architecture and system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor software engineering team members.
• Foster a high-performing engineering culture centered on innovation.
• Serve as a technical leader for key initiatives.
• Guide architectural decisions and best practices.
• Align technical roadmaps with business priorities.

Skills

Software architecture

Technical leadership

Agile methodologies

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on Software Engineering Manager with strong solution architecture expertise to lead and support high‑performing development teams in a modern Agile environment. This role will focus on driving technical strategy, mentoring engineering talent, and partnering closely with product and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, innovative technology solutions. The ideal candidate combines leadership capabilities with deep technical acumen and a passion for continuous improvement, collaboration, and emerging technologies.

Worksite Location

• 4 days a week onsite expectation if located in the Twin Cities (within one hour commute to HQ)
• Remote‑eligible position in Maple Grove (remote available if commute is over one hour from HQ)

Pay Range

• $150-175K salary + bonus
• No work visa sponsorship available; no C2C, thank you

Benefits

• Three levels of health insurance options
• 20 days of PTO
• 13 holidays
• 3 days of paid volunteer days off
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 6% 401k match

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop software engineering and architecture team members through coaching, feedback, and career development initiatives
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performing engineering culture centered on innovation, accountability, and continuous learning
• Serve as a technical leader and solution architect for key enterprise initiatives and business domains
• Guide architectural decisions, technical standards, and best practices to support scalable and maintainable solutions
• Partner with product management and business stakeholders to align technical roadmaps with strategic business priorities
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful project delivery across multiple initiatives
• Support Agile development practices and promote DevOps principles to improve delivery speed and quality
• Evaluate and recommend modern technologies, cloud solutions, and engineering tools to enhance platform capabilities
• Provide leadership across architecture efforts while balancing hands‑on technical involvement with people management responsibilities

Required Skills & Experience

• Approximately 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent practical experience will also be considered
• Strong background in software architecture, system design, and enterprise application development
• Demonstrated success leading software engineers and technical teams in Agile environments
• Experience influencing technical direction and collaborating with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem‑solving, and organizational skills

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

Versique is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.