Software Engineering Manager

Hader Solutions; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hader Solutions in Springfield, IL seeks an accomplished Architect to lead the development of digital products, guiding engineering teams from design through production operations. You will own the technical strategy, drive quality practices, and mentor engineers to deliver robust software across multiple product teams.

Strong emphasis on scalable architectures, reliable performance, and clear technical direction will define success.

Qualifications

• Experience in software/product architecture and technical strategy.
• Hands-on leadership across design, testing, and production.
• Focus on engineering quality, reliability, and performance.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional team leadership.
• Proven mentoring to grow engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable digital product solutions and define technical direction.
• Lead engineering execution across design, testing, and production operations.
• Establish and champion quality practices to meet product performance goals.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver effectively.
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical leadership to the team.
• Drive consistent delivery outcomes across multiple product teams.

Skills

Software architecture

Technical strategy

SDLC leadership

Quality engineering

Reliability

Performance

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Role Summary

Architect and lead the development of digital products, guiding engineering teams from design and testing through production operations. Own technical strategy and drive quality practices to ensure successful delivery across product teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect scalable digital product solutions and define technical direction.
• Lead engineering execution across design, testing, and production operations.
• Establish and champion quality practices to meet product performance goals.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver effectively.
• Support team growth through mentorship, coaching, and technical leadership.
• Drive consistent delivery outcomes across multiple product teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong experience in software/product architecture and technical strategy.
• Hands-on leadership across the software development lifecycle (design, testing, production).
• Deep focus on engineering quality, reliability, and performance.
• Excellent communication and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of mentoring and enabling engineering team growth.