Manager, Software Engineering

Q2; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Opportunities

Flexible Time Off

Career Development & Mentoring Programs

Health & Wellness Benefits

Community Volunteering Programs

Job summary

Q2 is looking for a Software Engineering Manager in Austin, Texas to lead a team of full stack developers and quality engineers. You will oversee the delivery of a secure and scalable fintech platform, focusing on quality, monitoring, and CI/CD pipelines.

The ideal candidate must have strong leadership qualities and experience in agile environments, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Benefits include hybrid work opportunities and generous health and wellness offerings.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 6 years of related experience, or an advanced degree with 4+ years of experience.
• 3-5 years of experience as a contributor in a scrum team.
• 1-2 years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering growth with regular feedback.
• Collaborate with Product and Design teams to align on priorities.
• Review architecture and code to ensure quality and performance.

Skills

JavaScript (Ember.js, Vue.js, Node.js)

Python

GoLang

Agile delivery

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Enterprise software deployment

Job description

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.

Why Join Q2?

Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology-and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.

What Makes Q2 Special?

We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our "Circle of Awesomeness" award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.

The Job At-A-Glance

Q2 is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team of full stack developers and quality engineers to deliver an industry-changing fintech platform. You will be working at a company whose mission is to build stronger and more diverse communities by strengthening their financial intuitions, while working with Fintechs who want to bring change and innovation to the financial world. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will manage a team of skilled engineers working with JavaScript (Ember.js, Vue.js, Node.js), Python, and GoLang to deliver a high-quality, secure, and scalable banking platform. Additionally, you will oversee key aspects such as quality, monitoring, and CI/CD pipelines. It requires a highly motivated and focused individual capable of leading and building high performing innovative teams.

A Typical Day

• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering their growth through regular 1:1s, feedback sessions, and career development planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other Engineering teams to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
• Review architecture and code, ensuring high standards of quality, scalability, and performance.
• Drive agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming, to keep the team focused and efficient.
• Monitor system health and metrics, proactively identifying areas for improvement in performance and reliability.
• Champion innovation, encouraging experimentation and continuous improvement in both technology and process.
• Contribute to hiring and onboarding, helping to build a diverse and high-performing team.

Bring Your Passion, Do What You Love. Here’s What We’re Looking For:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in (relevant degree) and a minimum of 6 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with 4+ years of experience.
• 3-5 years of experience as a contributor in a scrum team.
• 1-2 years of project management experience and managing deadline.
• Agile delivery experience required.
• Experience within a large data in near real-time/rapid response environment.
• Strong team leadership qualities with proven experience growing and mentoring teams.
• Attention to detail, exceptional follow-through, the ability to prioritize, stay organized, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with enterprise software deployment architecture and methodologies.
• Experience building, growing, motivating and mentoring high-performance teams.
• Articulate, thorough, and process-minded.
• The ability to identify process, people, and technology opportunities through subjective and objective methods.
• Experience with payment systems.

This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Health & Wellness

• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Programs
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents.
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs - "You Earned it"

Our Culture & Commitment

We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program. We believe in making an impact-in the industry and in the community.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Applicants in California or Washington State may not be exempt from federal and state overtime requirements.