Software Engineer Manager

S&S Activewear; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

S&S Activewear is seeking a driven Software Engineering Manager to lead their Shared Services team. This role involves overseeing developer efficiency, implementing dev ops solutions, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and project management, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading software engineering teams.
• 5+ years in software development lifecycle and project delivery.
• 3+ years with dev ops automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to determine requirements and project timelines.
• Design and implement dev ops automation using CI/CD tools.
• Mentor and coach team members continuously.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Planning

Prioritization

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Chef

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

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ABOUT US

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs, and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia, and Gildan to reach our diverse customer base, which includes apparel decorators, eRetailers, and promotional products distributors. Our focus is on technology, innovation, customer service, and strategic product offerings.

Founded in 1988, we have grown from a regional t-shirt distributor to a multi-billion-dollar distribution platform, committed to service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven, and detail-oriented Software Engineering Manager to lead our Shared Services team. You will oversee developer efficiency and quality efforts, implementing dev ops solutions, application performance monitoring, test automation, and error management tools. You will collaborate across teams to design and implement these solutions. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong critical thinking, effective communication, and excellent organization skills, with the ability to communicate technical issues clearly to stakeholders.

Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Exempt

(Hybrid or Remote Available)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Partner with stakeholders to determine requirements, establish project timelines, and implementation plans.
2. Communicate project progress to management and stakeholders.
3. Design and implement dev ops automation using CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or Chef.
4. Maintain application performance monitoring tools and dashboards.
5. Advance testing automation frameworks for additional applications and user journeys.
6. Manage error aggregation and alert platforms, working with support teams to optimize notifications.
7. Lead daily team standups and assist in removing blockers.
8. Handle HR responsibilities including performance evaluations.
9. Mentor and coach team members continuously.
10. Ensure team compliance with cybersecurity, data privacy, and change management policies.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

1. 5+ years of experience leading software engineering teams, including hiring and performance management.
2. 5+ years of experience in software development lifecycle and project delivery management.
3. 3+ years of experience with dev ops automation tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or Chef.
4. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.
5. Experience with APM data aggregation and reporting is a plus.
6. Effective collaboration skills across stakeholders.
7. Excellent communication, planning, and prioritization skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are typical of an office environment; regular talking and listening are required. Standard office equipment is used, and accommodations can be made for disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&S Activewear is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment, without regard to sex, race, religion, or other protected characteristics. We participate in E-Verify and require a background check.