- Priority Software Engineering Manager Remote | Spokane, WA | Salt Lake City, UT | Austin, TX [...]

Two Barrels LLC; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Software Engineer Manager who thrives in a hands-on leadership role. This position offers the opportunity to dive into code while guiding a talented team of engineers. With a focus on developing and maintaining complex software applications, you will foster a culture of collaboration and accountability. This role not only emphasizes technical expertise in full stack development and cloud platforms but also values team growth and morale. If you enjoy solving problems and want to work in a fun, supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full stack web application development.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and scrum ceremonies.
• Strong experience with cloud data platforms and databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 4-8 engineers across multiple teams.
• Ensure high-quality software delivery and team morale.
• Act as a technical expert in application design and maintenance.

Skills

Full Stack Web Development

Cloud Data Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Ruby on Rails

Team Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Security Principles

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Ruby on Rails

AWS

Azure

GCP

Other Web Frameworks (Rails, Laravel, Django, etc.)

Job description

Two Barrels is looking for a Software Engineer Manager. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll roll up your sleeves and dive into the code with your team, designing, developing, and maintaining complex software applications. You won’t just manage from the sidelines—you’ll be directly involved in technical projects, collaborating with your team on coding, design, and troubleshooting, all while leading by example. You’ll be there to guide your team, helping them grow into their best selves both as engineers and people, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration. At the same time, you’ll ensure the smooth delivery of software to users, offering support and training when needed, and celebrating the victories that come from a job well done. Your focus will be on leading initiatives and driving the team on our Core Systems, requiring a mix of deep expertise and a willingness to jump into different areas across the organization, doing whatever it takes to get the job done.

Location:

Remote | Spokane, WA | Salt Lake City, UT | Austin, TX

Duration:

Full Time

Wage:

Up to $185,000/ Year

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading 4-8 engineers across 1-2 teams, accountable for the team’s productivity, delivery, morale and overall success.
• Aligning individual and business goals through employee performance reviews, talent alignments and regular one-on-ones.
• Leads the charge on upgrading and managing Core Systems to the the software platform as a whole.
• Acts as technical expert, designing, developing, and maintaining applications, both new and existing, ensuring adherence to specifications and high-quality data architecture.
• Independently handle application modifications and maintenance, alongside custom programming and performance optimization.
• Tackle complex, high-priority technical challenges, ensuring the resolution aligns with design and performance standards.
• Uphold software excellence through robust testing methodologies and ongoing development in Ruby on Rails applications.
• Commit to the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality software products.
• Acts as final decision maker on technical issues within their domain of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science or other equivalent degree/experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with designing, building and maintaining full stack web application development.
• Strong experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and relational/noSQL databases in production environments.
• 4+ years experience with other web frameworks like Rails, Laravel, Django, Express, Ember, Backbone etc.
• Has demonstrated experience successfully leading an engineering team (manager or tech lead) including leading traditional scrum ceremonies, deployments and code reviews.
• A high threshold for navigating ambiguity and building effective solutions that scale.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong grasp of security principles and how they apply to e-commerce applications.
• Adaptable and proactive in driving positive change, promoting continuous improvement, and aligning with company data initiatives.

Why you might like this job:

If you like solving problems, diving into code, and doing it all while making sure the team is having fun—this job’s for you. You’ll be working alongside people who care about quality, not just about getting the job done, but about doing it in a way that makes everyone high-five (or fist bump, or thumb wrestle, or whatever) at the end of the day.

We’re all about giving you the freedom to do your thing while supporting you to grow and level-up your skills. You’re not just a cog in the machine here—your ideas actually matter. Plus, if you like working with people who know how to get stuff done without taking themselves too seriously, you’re going to love the vibe. We get that life’s too short for bad software and boring teams, so we focus on building something that actually matters while keeping it fun.