Software Engineering Manager

Ceso; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CESO is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Columbus, OH. Lead multidisciplinary teams to build scalable, secure software aligning with business goals and technology strategy.

Qualifications include a CS/Software Eng degree, 8+ years in software development, 5+ years in leadership, and preferred Azure and PMI certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in software or solutions development.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership capacity preferred.
• Proven success delivering enterprise-scale applications or platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic direction for all software engineering initiatives in alignment with business goals.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing engineering teams to deliver complex software solutions at scale.
• Lead software architecture, solution design, and enterprise application integration.
• Oversee project delivery, timelines, and performance metrics for successful outcomes.
• Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on technology investment and resource allocation.
• Support production and corporate initiatives with scalable digital solutions.
• Supervise direct reports and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Software development

Team building

Architecture design

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Azure Developer Associate

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

PMI-ACP

Azure AI Engineer Associate

Job description

Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service – to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of “empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients’ visions to life,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect!

At CESO, a Software Engineering Manager leads multidisciplinary teams in the development of scalable, secure, and innovative solutions. This position is responsible for ensuring that enterprise systems and applications support both production and corporate objectives, while advancing the organization’s overall technology strategy.

• Define and execute the strategic direction for all software engineering initiatives in alignment with business goals.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing engineering teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth to deliver complex software solutions at scale
• Lead software architecture, solution design, and integration of enterprise applications across business units.
• Oversee project delivery, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure successful outcomes.
• Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to guide technology investment and resource allocation.
• Support both production and corporate initiatives with scalable, high-impact digital solutions.
• Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software or solutions development is required.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity is preferred.
• Proven success leading teams in the delivery of enterprise-scale applications or AEC technology platforms.
• Microsoft Azure Developer Associate certification is preferred.
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is preferred.
• Certified Scrum Master, CSM certification is preferred.
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI-ACP certification is preferred.
• Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate certification is preferred.