Manager, Platform Engineering

CATALIS; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with matching

Paid parental leave

Udemy courses

Job summary

Catalis is seeking an experienced software engineering manager to lead and mentor globally distributed teams responsible for a scalable government SaaS platform. You will shape architecture, guide hands-on delivery, and partner with product, services, and stakeholders to drive high-impact projects.

You will oversee architectural decisions, promote best practices, and ensure delivery quality while leveraging AI enhancements to improve processes and user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field, or ten+ years of experience in enterprise software.
• Proven experience managing development teams in a complex environment.
• 1-3+ years of software management experience.
• 6+ years in software development with diverse technologies.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and service-based architecture.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design principles.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and SaaS/cloud-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership and collaborate with other technical leaders to drive progress in software and industry.
• Advance AI usage in processes, development, and customer UX.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with product management, professional services, and support to define requirements and priorities.
• Bridge communication between technical and non-technical teams.
• Lead and mentor development and QA teams, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage performance and collaborate with offshore partners to recruit and retain top talent.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor developers, and enforce coding and design best practices.
• Architect, develop, and maintain a shared platform service using C#, Go, React, Postgres, Terraform, and AWS.
• Troubleshoot issues across application and database layers and address risks.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and drive productivity and quality improvements.

Skills

Leadership

SDLC management

Mentoring

RESTful APIs

AWS

CI/CD

Agile / PI planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or 10+ years experience

Tools

AWS

PostgreSQL

React

Go

C#

Terraform

Job description

Who We Are

Catalis is a leading government Software as a Service (SaaS) and integrated payments provider, powering a wide range of government operations at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels. Our innovative solutions are designed to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve the delivery of government services to the public. At Catalis, we are committed to leveraging technology to make government interactions simpler, faster, and more accessible.

Description

Who We Are

Catalis is a leading government Software as a Service (SaaS) and integrated payments provider, powering a wide range of government operations at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels. Our innovative solutions are designed to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve the delivery of government services to the public. At Catalis, we are committed to leveraging technology to make government interactions simpler, faster, and more accessible.

Who You Are

You are an experienced and motivated software engineering manager. You no longer develop software – or maybe you do – but you now leave the coding to AI so you can focus fully at the system level. You have worked across all aspects of the SDLC and are now in management because of your natural tendencies to think big, solve hard problems and help others do the same, whether they are on your team or in another department. You enjoy mentoring others both on- and off-shore, follow the rules while also questioning them, and are driven at a core level to want to make everything around you better. Most importantly, you are organized and can effectively lead a team, in a complex and quickly changing environment, to get things done-done and delivered.

What You Will Do

• Thought Leadership
• Actively collaborate with other technical leaders to think big and drive progress in both the software and the industry.
• Continue to advance the use of AI in processes, development and the customer UX.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Actively engage and collaborate with product management, professional services, support and other stakeholders to define requirements, set priorities and drive help projects to true completion.
• Bridge communication between technical and non-technical teams.
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Lead and mentor development and QA teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage performance and collaborate with offshore partners to recruit and retain top talent.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor developers, and enforce coding and design best practices.
• Technical Responsibilities:
• Architect, develop, and maintain a shared platform service using a variety of technologies such as C#, Go, React, Postgres, Terraform, and AWS.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across application and database layers.
• Ensure adherence to development standards and proactively address technical risks.
• Research and implement emerging technologies to enhance performance and scalability.
• Participate in hands-on coding and architectural decision-making.
• Process Improvement:
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and drive improvements in productivity and software quality.
• Track progress and regularly update leadership.

Requirements

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, or ten+ years of experience enterprise software.
• Proven experience in a similar role, managing development teams in a complex environment.
• 1-3+ years of Software Management experience
• 6+ years in software development working with a variety of technologies and languages.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and service-based architecture.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design principles.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, PI-based product team planning, and Waterfall implementation.
• Experience with SaaS applications or cloud-based systems.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to address bottlenecks effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

This role is essential for driving the success of our development team and ensuring the delivery of innovative, high-quality software solutions. If you are passionate about leadership, technology, and collaboration, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment in a mission driven organization
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO (paid time off)
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Paid parental leave
• ABLE matching contributions for the disability community
• Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance and group term life insurance
• Financial and legal assistance through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Opportunities for personal development and career advancement with free access to unlimited courses via Udemy
• The chance to make a significant impact on the delivery of government services and the lives of citizens

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all. All candidates will be considered based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, non-qualifying mental or physical disability, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.