Manager, Software Engineering

SoftWriters; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Remote-Work Bank

Birthday PTO in addition to standard 休

Floating holidays

Competitive salary

Parental leave (100% paid)

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

SoftWriters in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Manager of Software Engineering to lead and scale our engineering teams in a hybrid office setting. You will guide delivery, architecture, and modernization of our healthcare software portfolio while driving an agent‑first, AI‑enabled SDLC.

You’ll partner with Directors and Scrum Masters to coach engineers, improve quality, and deliver value each Sprint, with emphasis on collaboration, mentorship, and strategic tech adoption.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years hands-on technical leadership and people leadership experience.
• Experience building and leading a diverse engineering team.
• Experience working with Scrum teams and self-organized teams.
• Advanced software design and development knowledge.
• Strong CS fundamentals: data structures and algorithms.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to own escalated incidents until resolution.
• Experience leading tooling/technology changes and supporting people.
• Experience with SOLID, IOC/DI, ORM, and unit testing.
• Experience designing relational databases (SQL/Oracle/MySQL).
• Experience with source control systems (Git, TFS, SVN).
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple innovative technology projects and the teams that deliver them.
• Hire and scale engineering teams.
• Collaborate with other teams to align projects with objectives.
• Provide recommendations on trends, design requirements and AI-assisted development.
• Mentor team members to deliver clear, tested code.
• Support and guide Scrum practices for a great team experience.
• Facilitate collaboration to deliver value each Sprint.
• Deliver business value within forecasts.
• Partner with Scrum Masters and Product Owners on performance and development.
• Improve quality across product development.
• Lead evolution to agent-first SDLC and use AI tooling.
• Coach engineers toward adoption of new tools and practices.
• Identify adoption friction and address it direct and supportive.
• Support leadership in growing the team and capabilities.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

People leadership

Scrum experience

Software architecture

Data structures & algorithms

SOLID / IOC

Database design (SQL/Oracle/MySQL)

Source control (Git, TFS, SVN)

Cloud technologies

Customer service orientation

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

MS in Computer Science

Tools

Git

TFS

TortoiseSVN

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

Entity Framework

.NET Framework/.NET Core

WPF/MVVM

Job description

• Scrum@Scale, Scrum, Scrum Master

Manager, Software Engineering - SoftWriters

More than a technology company.

Empower LTC Pharmacies. Save Lives. Build the Future of Healthcare Technology.

About SoftWriters

SoftWriters develops innovative IT solutions that empower long-term care (LTC) pharmacies to deliver life‑saving medications more efficiently and accurately. As a voted top workplace in Pittsburgh, we combine meaningful work with a collaborative culture where your contributions directly impact patient care.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to join our growing technology organization and help shape the future of healthcare technology. In this role, you’ll lead engineering teams responsible for modernizing and expanding our product portfolio while helping drive SoftWriters’ transition to an agent‑first, AI‑enabled software development culture that delivers exceptional value to our customers.

Location

Hybrid - Pittsburgh, PA (Core office days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Reports to

Director, Software Engineering

What You’ll Do

The essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Lead multiple innovative technology projects and the teams that deliver them
• Leverage your experience to hire and scale up engineering teams
• Understand the business environment and work closely with other teams to efficiently drive team progress, and to ensure that projects align with strategic and tactical objectives
• Provide recommendations regarding emerging trends, design requirements, best practices, and the utilization of advanced software development methods – including agentic and AI‑assisted development approaches
• Provide mentorship to team members in the delivery of clear, concise, and tested code
• Support and guide Scrum practices, providing an excellent team experience
• Facilitate collaboration amongst the team in delivering value each Sprint
• Consistently deliver business value within forecasts
• Partner with Scrum Masters and Product Owners in support of team member performance and development
• Focus on increasing the level of quality in all aspects of product development
• Lead your team through our evolution to an agent‑first SDLC
• Model active, hands‑on use of our AI tooling (Cursor, Claude Code) rather than advocating from the sidelines
• Coach engineers at every comfort level – from early adopters to those who need more support – toward genuine, sustained adoption
• Identify where AI tooling changes how your team plans, reviews, tests, and ships, and help make that operational, not theoretical
• Partner with the Director of Engineering to spot adoption friction on your team early and address it directly and supportively
• Demonstrate an innovative spirit in continuously improving yourself, others, and our culture
• Be energized by developing your own skillset – gain mastery of what you know, explore new languages, technologies, and techniques
• Seek opportunities to broaden your scope of knowledge and stay current with industry and organizational trends
• Actively seek feedback from colleagues and effectively incorporate changes into work and behaviors
• Engage, educate, push, and have fun with your teammates daily
• Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For Required

• BS in Computer Science, Information Science, Management Information Science, related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years hands‑on technical leadership and people leadership experience
• Experience building and leading a diverse team of engineers
• Experience working with Scrum teams and comfortable leading in a self‑organized team of teams
• Advanced software application design and development knowledge
• A solid foundation in Computer Science, with strong competencies in data structures and algorithms
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proven ability to take ownership of, and follow through on, escalated incidents requiring leadership attention until resolution is achieved
• Experience leading a team through a significant change in tooling, process, or technology – and comfort holding a high bar while genuinely supporting people through it
• Experience with SOLID principles, IOC / DI, ORM, and unit testing
• Experience designing and developing relational databases (SQL, Oracle, MySQL, etc.)
• Experience with one or more source control systems (Git, TFS, TortoiseSVN, etc.)
• Strong customer service orientation

Preferred

• MS in Computer Science, Information Science, Management Information Science, related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Hands‑on experience with AI‑assisted or agentic development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar) in a professional setting
• Experience and creativity in resolving software application and work‑flow process problems
• Experience developing with languages and technologies in the Microsoft tech stack such as:
• .NET Framework and/or .NET Core (C#)
• WPF, MVVM
• Entity Framework
• SQL Server
• Experience with web and/or mobile development:
• JavaScript, TypeScript
• Angular, React, React Native
• REST APIs
• Native iOS, Android
• Scrum@Scale, Scrum, Scrum Master
• Experience in the setup and management of Continuous Integration pipelines
• Experience in database performance analysis and tuning
• Experience with cloud technologies
• Familiarity with HIPAA requirements involving data storage and transmission
• Solid understanding of governance and security frameworks to resolve data ownership, sharing, and access rights within a federated environment

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Meaningful Work

Your leadership will directly influence technology solutions that improve patient safety and help long‑term care pharmacies deliver life‑saving medications more efficiently.

Modern Work Environment

Brand new, high‑tech office with stunning Pittsburgh city views, located directly on the North Shore waterfront.

Recognized Top Workplace

Consistently voted one of the best places to work in Pittsburgh.

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid work policy with flexible hours
• Remote-Work Bank for additional flexibility
• Paid parking provided
• PTO day on your birthday
• Floating holidays

Comprehensive Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 100% paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance

Growth-Focused Culture

• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Clear career advancement paths
• Exposure to emerging AI technologies and modern engineering practices

Our Values in Action

• Innovators, Thought Leaders, Teachers: We invest in your growth and encourage knowledge sharing.
• Accountability and Ownership: Take initiative, own outcomes, celebrate wins.
• Customer-Centric: Direct connection to the pharmacies and patients we serve.
• Unyielding Integrity: Ethical decision-making in everything we do.
• One Team, Family Spirit: Collaborative environment where everyone’s success matters.

Join a team where your leadership, technical expertise, and passion for innovation can make a meaningful impact on healthcare. We’re looking for a people-first engineering leader who can help build exceptional software, develop exceptional engineers, and lead the adoption of next-generation development practices.

Note: This position does not sponsor work visas and requires ability to work hybrid from our Pittsburgh office. Relocation assistance is not provided.

SoftWriters, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.