Senior Manager – Software Engineering (REF# ME0826)

Convera; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Convera is seeking a senior software program manager to oversee complex development initiatives across web services, deployment, and partner integrations. You will lead Agile sprint teams, define roadmaps, and ensure alignment with organizational goals, while guiding system architecture and modernizing transaction monitoring systems.

The role supports 100% remote work from anywhere in the U.S., reporting to Convera’s HQ. Strong experience with SDLC, Agile, and CI/CD is required to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in CS, Computer Applications or related field with 8 years of experience.
• Master’s Degree plus 6 years in related occupation may substitute for Bachelor’s +8 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex software development initiatives across web services, deployment, and partner framework integrations.
• Lead Agile sprint teams in planning, prioritizing, and delivering software features.
• Direct modernization of transaction monitoring and AML/foreign exchange systems.
• Guide end-to-end SDLC activities: requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, maintenance.
• Oversee data migration plans and database data retrieval strategies.

Skills

Project leadership

Agile methodologies

Waterfall experience

CI/CD practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree or higher acceptable in lieu of experience

Tools

SmartSheet

SQL & NoSQL design

SQL Server

Oracle databases

C# / .NET Core

ETL tools (SSIS, Informatica, Talend)

Analytics tools (BO, QlikView, SSRS)

Jira & Confluence

Git / SVN

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.

Benefits Overview

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.