Software Engineering Manager

Vaco; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a diverse team of front-end, back-end, and full-stack engineers building modern enterprise applications and digital platforms. You will provide technical leadership while actively shaping architecture, design, and delivery across product, architecture, infrastructure, and business teams.

The role emphasizes people development, process improvement, and hands-on coding when needed, with a focus on scalable, secure software and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, MIS, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive technology/software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of technical leadership or people management experience.
• Strong understanding of modern software development and Agile practices.
• Experience leading teams responsible for enterprise-scale applications.
• Strong knowledge of modern programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Experience with cloud-based application development.
• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with containers and modern application deployment practices
• Experience designing and integrating APIs
• Experience modernizing legacy applications or transitioning to newer architectures
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of front-end, back-end, and full-stack software engineers
• Provide technical direction while remaining involved in architecture, design, and complex engineering decisions
• Drive delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions
• Establish engineering standards and improve development processes
• Partner with Product, Architecture, DevOps, Security, and other technology teams
• Lead application modernization and cloud transformation initiatives
• Support Agile development practices and modern CI/CD processes
• Help define technical roadmaps aligned with business priorities
• Oversee hiring, coaching, performance management, and development of engineering talent
• Manage project priorities, delivery timelines, technical risks, and team capacity
• Promote automation, testing, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Communicate technical strategy, progress, and risks to both technical and business stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Software architecture

Agile methodologies

Cloud-based development

DevOps / CI/CD

APIs

Team building

Front-end / Back-end / Full-stack

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Salesforce

Job description

Software Engineering Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers responsible for building and supporting modern enterprise applications and digital platforms.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can develop people, improve engineering processes, contribute technically, and work closely with product, architecture, infrastructure, and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of front-end, back-end, and full-stack software engineers
• Provide technical direction while remaining involved in architecture, design, and complex engineering decisions
• Drive delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions
• Establish engineering standards and improve development processes
• Partner with Product, Architecture, DevOps, Security, and other technology teams
• Lead application modernization and cloud transformation initiatives
• Support Agile development practices and modern CI/CD processes
• Help define technical roadmaps aligned with business priorities
• Oversee hiring, coaching, performance management, and development of engineering talent
• Manage project priorities, delivery timelines, technical risks, and team capacity
• Promote automation, testing, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Communicate technical strategy, progress, and risks to both technical and business stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, MIS, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive technology/software engineering experience
• 3+ years of technical leadership or people management experience
• Strong understanding of modern software development and Agile practices
• Experience leading teams responsible for enterprise-scale applications
• Strong knowledge of modern programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar
• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• Experience with cloud-based application development
• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with containers and modern application deployment practices
• Experience designing and integrating APIs
• Experience modernizing legacy applications or transitioning to newer architectures
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Experience

• Azure or comparable public cloud platform
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Terraform, Ansible, or similar automation/IaC tooling
• Azure DevOps or comparable CI/CD platforms
• Salesforce or similar enterprise platforms
• Application security and DevSecOps practices
• Automated testing and software reliability practices
• Experience leading large-scale application modernization initiatives

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.