Software Engineering Manager

Optimize Search Group; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimize Search Group in Irving, TX, seeks an experienced Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team delivering high-performance web and native mobile applications. You will collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure enterprise-grade software.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with full-stack expertise, strong people management, and agile experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing software development teams for web, mobile, e-commerce, or field service management apps.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• 5+ years hands-on front-end and back-end development.
• 3+ years leading software engineering teams.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including SQL.
• Proficiency with Git and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Slack.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Knowledge of responsive design, modern web frameworks, and native mobile development.
• Experience optimizing performance and site speed.
• Understanding of secure software development practices.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a high-performing culture.
• Plan and oversee project execution, workflows, and product roadmaps.
• Define and implement software architecture and technical strategies.
• Gather requirements with Product Owners and stakeholders, translating to technical solutions.
• Guide Agile ceremonies and backlog refinement, sprint planning, and estimation.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews and code discussions.
• Mentor engineers for growth and career progression.
• Conduct performance reviews and support hiring and onboarding.
• Remove roadblocks to improve productivity and delivery.
• Promote engineering excellence and secure development practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

Git

Jira

Confluence

Slack

Job description

Location: Irving, TX (4 Days On-site/ Friday Remote)

Duration: Direct Hire

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team of software engineers in delivering innovative, high-performance web and native mobile applications. In this role, you will collaborate with Product Owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and enterprise-grade software solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical leader with full-stack development expertise, strong people management skills, and experience leading agile software development teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience managing software development teams responsible for web, mobile, e-commerce, or field service management applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in both front‑end and back‑end software development.
• 3+ years of experience leading software engineering teams.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including SQL.
• Proficiency with Git and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Slack.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Knowledge of responsive web design, modern web frameworks, interactive web applications, and native mobile development.
• Experience optimizing application performance and site speed.
• Strong understanding of secure software development best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.
• Plan and oversee project execution, development workflows, and product roadmaps to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Define and implement software architecture and technical strategies that support scalable, reliable, and maintainable applications.
• Partner with Product Owners and business stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Guide Agile ceremonies and best practices, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, story estimation, and breaking down epics into actionable work.
• Provide technical leadership through architectural guidance, code reviews, design discussions, and technology recommendations.
• Mentor and coach team members to support professional growth, technical development, and career progression.
• Conduct performance reviews, support hiring and onboarding efforts, and contribute to workforce planning.li>
• Remove roadblocks and resolve issues that impact engineering productivity and delivery.
• Promote engineering excellence through quality standards, secure development practices, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.