Principal Software Engineering Manager

Sogeti; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in IT services is searching for a Principal Software Engineering Manager for their Baltimore office. The candidate will lead a cross-functional team, ensure effective Agile processes, and promote a strong engineering culture. Ideal applicants have significant experience in software development and team management, and are skilled in modern web technologies. The role supports hybrid work arrangements and offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare and training programs.

Benefits

Healthcare including dental and vision

401(k) with 150% matching up to 6%

3 weeks Personal Time Off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Continued education access

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in managing engineering teams.
• Hands-on expertise in software development and project management.
• Strong background in Agile Methodologies and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and lead a cross-functional team to deliver quality software.
• Engage in architecture discussions and oversee technical strategies.
• Cultivate a strong engineering culture and promote Agile practices.

Skills

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Technical Problem Solving

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Tools

AWS

PostgreSQL

TypeScript

Node.js

Angular

GraphQL

Job description

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Talent Aquisition Manager @ Sogeti, part of Capgemini | South & Northeast Division

Role Type: Full Time Employment (no C2C/C2H)

Location: Baltimore, MD (Candidates must be local and open to a hybrid work arrangement)

All Sogeti Prospective Candidates Must:

• Possess a Bachelors and/or Masters Degree from an accredited institution.
• Must have valid work authorization that does not currently and/or will not require future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Sogeti-Capgemini.

Job Description: We are seeking a Principal Software Engineering Manager to join Sogeti! This role involves hands-on technical leadership, iterative development, and Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will mentor and grow a cross-functional team, drive engineering excellence, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure high-value delivery and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, lead, develop, and mentor a distributed, cross-functional team dedicated to delivering high-quality, customer-focused software.
• Cultivate a strong engineering culture based on accountability, ownership, and collaboration.
• Promote a hybrid work environment with a mix of employees and contractors.
• Identify and nurture emerging leaders within the team while reducing key-person dependencies.

Agile Execution & Iterative Software Delivery

• Conduct transparent software delivery processes each sprint with clear objectives, high visibility into progress, and a strong focus on test automation.
• Ensure sprint outcomes are showcased to actual users and stakeholders at sprint boundaries.

Technical Leadership

• Actively engage in engineering activities, architecture discussions, and problem-solving across the tech stack.
• Support the development of observable systems using robust metrics, monitoring, and alerting.
• Promote the adoption of modern technologies including TypeScript, Node.js, Angular, GraphQL, AWS, and PostgreSQL.

Stakeholder Engagement & Program Management

• Work closely with product, business, and technology partners to align team efforts with strategic goals.
• Ensure teams have high-quality, well-understood, and prioritized stories that can be estimated and committed for sprint delivery.
• Maintain regular communication of performance metrics, risks, and impediments to leadership.
• Collaborate across departments to manage dependencies and ensure successful program execution.
• Advocate for Agile, Lean, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Drive team improvements through retrospectives and developer enablement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of empiricism and learning through experimentation, observation, and feedback.
• Continuously seek and implement opportunities to eliminate inefficiencies and increase throughput.

Qualifications

Experience

• 7+ years of experience leading and managing high-performing engineering teams in iterative delivery environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience in complex technical environments.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with modern web development technologies including TypeScript, Node.js, Angular, GraphQL.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, NoSQL, and in-memory databases (PostgreSQL preferred).
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools.
• Proven ability to lead by example, earn respect through hands-on engagement, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Skilled communicator able to align stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and drive consensus within a mid-size corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Life at Sogeti - We support all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) (matched 150% up to 6%) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• 3 weeks Personal Time Off (PTO) and 7 Paid Holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Continuing Education: $12,000 Annual Tuition Reimbursement plus access to over 20,000 online courses and certifications through Capgemini University, as well as Coursera and Degreed.
• Programs for Counseling, Support, Health and Fitness perks, Auto discounts and much, much more!
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

Disclaimer - Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law

Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.

Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range represents the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range, and the range may be modified in the future. The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. At Capgemini, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. The base salary range for the tagged location is $135,000– $175,000. This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission. Full time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Consulting

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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