Software Engineering Manager

Forvis-Mazars; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP in Missouri is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead multiple product teams and drive engineering excellence. You will coach engineers, promote Agile practices, oversee delivery, and ensure SSDLC, security, and DevOps standards are met.

Responsibilities include planning, estimation, risk identification, and collaboration with Product Managers and leads to align priorities. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading Agile software development teams.
• Experience developing and supporting enterprise web applications.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, software engineering best practices, and modern development methodologies.
• Experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile delivery practices.
• Experience working with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server.
• Understanding of cloud-based application development and deployment.
• Experience with source control systems and modern software delivery processesStrong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers and technical leads through coaching, performance management, and career development planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Provide oversight for software delivery across one or more product teams while promoting Agile best practices.
• Participate in project planning, estimation, risk identification, and delivery planning activities.
• Monitor team performance and delivery metrics through Jira and other Agile reporting tools.
• Ensure teams deliver software predictably, efficiently, and with high quality.
• Promote sustainable team velocity and timely completion of development initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to SSDLC, DevOps, CI/CD, testing, code review, and security standards.
• Oversee remediation of technical, operational, and security risks impacting software products.
• Participate in architecture and technical design discussions to support scalable, maintainable, reliable, and secure solutions.
• Drive identification and prioritization of technical debt reduction initiatives.
• Champion operational excellence through monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability practices.
• Support production issue management, incident response, and continuous improvement of system reliability.
• Partner with Product Managers, Technical Product Owners, Lead Developers, and Project Managers to align priorities and delivery expectations.
• Communicate critical risks, dependencies, and resource needs to technology leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Agile

Software development

OO design principles

SSDLC

DevOps

CI/CD

SQL Server

Cloud development

Version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

10+ years of professional software development experience

Tools

Jira

Azure

Job description

Working time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

What You Will Do:

• Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers and technical leads through coaching, performance management, and career development planning
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
• Provide oversight for software delivery across one or more product teams while promoting Agile best practices
• Participate in project planning, estimation, risk identification, and delivery planning activities
• Monitor team performance and delivery metrics through Jira and other Agile reporting tools
• Ensure teams deliver software predictably, efficiently, and with high quality
• Promote sustainable team velocity and timely completion of development initiatives
• Ensure adherence to SSDLC, DevOps, CI/CD, testing, code review, and security standards
• Oversee remediation of technical, operational, and security risks impacting software products
• Participate in architecture and technical design discussions to support scalable, maintainable, reliable, and secure solutions
• Drive identification and prioritization of technical debt reduction initiatives
• Champion operational excellence through monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability practices
• Support production issue management, incident response, and continuous improvement of system reliability
• Partner with Product Managers, Technical Product Owners, Lead Developers, and Project Managers to align priorities and delivery expectations
• Communicate critical risks, dependencies, and resource needs to technology leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• 3+ years of experience leading Agile software development teams
• Experience developing and supporting enterprise web applications
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, software engineering best practices, and modern development methodologies
• Experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile delivery practices
• Experience working with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server
• Understanding of cloud-based application development and deployment
• Experience with source control systems and modern software delivery processesStrong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• 10+ years of professional software development experience
• Experience developing data-driven web applications utilizing Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Knowledge of web-based architecture including web servers, load balancing, caching, databases, and replication
• Experience supporting cloud-hosted business applications
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies
• Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira
• Familiarity with DevOps engineering practices and deployment automation
• Knowledge of the public accounting or professional services industry
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing engineering teams while balancing business priorities with technical excellence

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About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers .

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Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085)

Pursuant to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.