Software Development Manager

Experis; Mansfield (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in the Mansfield/Plano area with a strong track record in leading large engineering teams. The role requires driving execution, providing technical leadership, and balancing legacy systems with modernization efforts in a hybrid onsite setting (3 days/week).

The successful candidate will manage up to 8 engineers across backend, frontend, and QA, mentor leaders, and partner with business stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence and strategic

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proven engineering management experience.
• Strong architecture background.
• Significant project/program delivery experience.
• Experience leading teams through complex delivery challenges.
• Ability to balance legacy systems with modernization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop software development teams delivering enterprise and platform solutions.
• Own delivery outcomes: planning, commitments, execution, and risk management.
• Partner closely with leaders across the business.
• Ensure high development quality through strong design practices, testing discipline, and code reviews.
• Help teams modernize systems while maintaining business continuity.
• Coach developers and tech leads through clear expectations, feedback, and career development.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery predictability, reliability, and team health.
• Communicate clearly upward on status, risks, and tradeoffs.

Skills

Engineering management

Architecture

Delivery leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ReactJS

Python

Kubernetes

Job description

Mansfield, TX 76063

Type: PERM
Location: Mansfield, TXAND Plano, TX
Hybrid onsite 3 days/week (Mon, Tue, Thur)
The priority is astrong Software Engineering Managerwho can lead people, drive execution, and provide technical leadership.

Technology Environment

• Ownership of theOrder Managementmodule
• Legacy applications plus modernization initiatives
• ReactJS frontend
• Python services/microservices
• Kubernetes (K8s)
• Cloud-based environment

Team Structure

• Manage up to8 team members
  • 6 Software Engineers
    • 4 Backend Engineers
    • 2 Frontend Engineers
  • 2 QA Engineers

Core Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience
• Proven engineering management experience
• Strong architecture background
• Significant project/program delivery experience
• Experience leading teams through complex delivery challenges
• Ability to balance legacy systems with modernization efforts

Leadership Characteristics

Looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership without needing direction
• Operates independently
• Is hungry to make an impact
• Can inspire and motivate teams
• Creates accountability
• Is comfortable asserting themselves with business stakeholders
• Has executive presence and strong communication skills

What Success Looks Like

• Drives projects to successful completion
• Brings structure and accountability to the organization
• Navigates difficult delivery and stakeholder challenges
• Leads modernization while maintaining business continuity
• Develops and elevates the engineering team
• Becomes a trusted leader across both technology and business teams

Candidate Profile to Target

Focus on:

• Software Engineering Managers
• Development Managers
• Application Development Managers
• Engineering Leaders with architecture and delivery ownership

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop software development teams delivering enterprise and platform solutions
• Own delivery outcomes: planning, commitments, execution, and risk management
• Partner closely with leaders across the business
• Ensure high development quality through strong design practices, testing discipline, and code reviews
• Help teams modernize systems whilemaintaining business continuity
• Coach developers and tech leads through clear expectations, feedback, and career development
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery predictability, reliability, and team health
• Communicate clearly upward on status, risks, and tradeoffs

Qualifications & Skills

• Skill evaluation: Behavioral (80%)
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• 5+ years project management experience required
• 3+ years in an engineering management or technical leadership role
• Strong understanding of modern software development practices and architecture
• Experience delivering and supporting production systems in complex environments
• Proven ability to build accountable, motivated, and high ‑ performing teams
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making logical decisions
• Clear, professional communicator with business and technical stakeholders