Senior Manager – Software Engineering (REF# ME0826)

Xapply; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Convera seeks an experienced Software Program Manager to oversee large-scale development initiatives, coordinating multiple teams and ensuring delivery of web services and middleware across deployments.

You will lead Agile sprint planning, architect high-volume systems for AML/FX operations, and drive modernization across platforms, reporting to Convera's HQ. Remote work is supported within the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Applications or related field plus 8 years of experience.
• Master's Degree plus 6 years in lieu of Bachelor's plus 8 years is accepted.
• Experience with project planning tools (Smart Sheet) and database design (SQL/NoSQL).
• Proficiency in SQL Server and Oracle databases; C#, .Net Core.
• Experience with ETL tools (SSIS, Informatica, Talend) and analytics tools (BO, QlikView, SSRS).
• Familiarity with CI/CD, TDD, and SDLC tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Knowledge of Waterfall, Scrum, and Agile methodologies; GIT/SVN for version control.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee complex software development initiatives across web services and deployments.
• Set objectives, policies, roadmaps, and work plans; delegate tasks to teams.
• Lead Agile sprint planning, prioritization, and delivery of features.
• Oversee architecture development, system requirements, and technical design.
• Direct modernization for payment, AML, and FX operations; design models and procedures.
• Define methods for new projects and ensure cross-team execution.
• Oversee full-cycle web app and middleware development; design, code, test, deploy, maintain.
• Oversee data retrieval strategies and data migration for upgrades and integrations.

Skills

Project planning tools

SQL/NoSQL design

C#/.NET Core

ETL tools

BI/Analytics tools

CI/CD practices

Agile/Waterfall methodologies

Jira/Confluence

Git/SVN

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Related field

Master's degree (in lieu preferred)

Tools

Smart Sheet

SQL Server

Oracle

NoSQL databases

SSIS/Informatica/Talend

SSRS/BO/QlikView

Job description

Job Duties:

Manage and oversee complex software development initiatives, coordinating multiple development efforts supporting web services, software deployment, and partner framework integrations. Establish project objectives, technical policies, procedures, roadmaps, and work plans, and delegate tasks to project team members. Lead Agile sprint teams in planning, prioritizing, and delivering software features in alignment with project requirements and organizational goals. Oversee system and software architecture development, system requirements, and technical design activities. Direct modernization efforts for transaction monitoring and sanction screening systems by designing and implementing models and standardized procedures for high-volume payment, AML, and foreign exchange operations. Evaluate, adapt, and define methods and procedures for new project assignments, ensuring effective execution across teams. Contribute to full-cycle web application and middleware development, including requirement analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Oversee database data retrieval strategies and develop data migration plans to support system upgrades and integrations. Position allows 100% remote work from anywhere in the U.S. and reports to Convera's HQ.

Job Requirements:

This position requires a bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Applications or related field plus 8 years of experience in any related occupation. The employer will accept a Master's Degree plus 6 years of experience in any related occupation in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years. In addition, must have some experience in each of the following skills: Project planning tools such as Smart Sheet; Database design using SQL and NoSQL; SQL Server and Oracle databases; C#, .Net core; ETL tools such as SSIS, Informatica, or Talend; Analytics tools such as Business Object, QlikView, and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS); Test-driven development and CI/CD software engineering practices; Waterfall, SCRUM, and Agile-based methodologies, practices and tools; Software development life-cycle tools such as Jira and Confluence; Code version control systems such as GIT or SVN. Travel Requirement: N/A

Salary Range & Benefits: $170,000 - $180,000/yr. Comprehensive Global Benefits Program includes PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401(K) and more.

Pay Transparency Statement

Convera is committed to pay transparency and equity in accordance with applicable U.S. state and local laws. For this position, the expected base salary range is [$170,000-$180,000] per year, depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location. We use a tiered geographic pay system to ensure fairness across regions. Candidates in high-cost areas may receive higher offers within the posted range.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
• Wellness programs and mental health resources

Final compensation and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process and may vary based on individual circumstances and business needs.