Manager, Software Engineer

Hr Journals; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full-time position with benefits

Occasional travel

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Camden, New Jersey is seeking a Manager, Software Engineer. This role involves leading teams to develop high-assurance encryption products crucial for national defense. Responsibilities include overseeing software design processes, mentoring engineers, managing recruitment, and ensuring efficient workflows. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, significant software development experience, and an active DOD Secret clearance. This is a full-time position offering potential relocation assistance and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of software development experience, 7 years with a Master's.
• Experience in a team lead or equivalent role for at least 2 years.
• Active DOD Secret clearance or higher.
• Experience recruiting and hiring technical talent.
• Experience preparing technical and cost inputs for proposals.
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager using EVMS.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead software design and development processes including requirements analysis.
• Drive efficient processes, establish best practices, and perform reviews.
• Mentor, coach, and guide team members on career growth.
• Identify and implement development standards to enhance team productivity and performance.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance for career growth of team members.
• Contribute technically to projects as needed.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development of engineers.
• Manage recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of software engineers.
• Participate in engineering proposal cost estimation and Basis of Estimate efforts.
• Oversee manpower allocation within a matrix organization.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical mentoring

Recruiting talent

Cost estimation

EVMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the job Manager, Software Engineer

Overview:
This role offers the opportunity to lead software engineering teams focused on high-assurance encryption products and systems critical to national defense. The position involves managing software design and development processes, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative, secure, and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead software design and development processes including requirements analysis, specifications, design, implementation, and coding.

Drive efficient processes, establish best practices, and perform code and design reviews.

Collaborate with other engineering managers to optimize product development and resource allocation.

Identify and implement development standards to enhance team productivity and performance.

Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance for career growth of team members.

Contribute technically to projects as needed.

Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development of engineers.

Manage recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of software engineers.

Participate in engineering proposal cost estimation and Basis of Estimate efforts.

Oversee manpower allocation within a matrix organization.

Qualifications (Required):

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Masters preferred).

Minimum 9 years of software development experience (7 years with Masters), including at least 2 years in a team lead or equivalent role.

Experience recruiting and hiring technical talent.

Experience preparing technical and cost inputs for proposals.

Experience as a Cost Account Manager using EVMS.

Active DOD Secret clearance or higher.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience leading proposal development and Basis of Estimate preparation.

Development experience in real-time embedded software, information assurance/encryption, secure communications, naval communications, or safety-critical systems.

Experience with DevOps tools, processes, and procedures.

Full-time position with benefits.

Relocation assistance may be available for ideal candidates.

Occasional travel may be required.

Skills and Certifications (Required):

Active Secret security clearance (minimum).

Strong leadership, project management, and technical mentoring skills.