Software Engineering Manager: Onsite/Hybrid in Chattanooga

TEL; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

TEL in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team delivering scalable software solutions for critical business operations. You will mentor engineers, shape technical direction, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive excellence across the SDLC.

The role combines technical leadership, people management, and project execution in a hybrid onsite environment, with a focus on secure, maintainable software and responsible AI usage.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience building, mentoring, and guiding software teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making for complex tech challenges.
• Excellent communication skills to influence across all levels and functions.
• Experience guiding multiple priorities in collaborative delivery environments.
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies and modern engineering best practices.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale software initiatives and system enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and growth opportunities.
• Foster an innovative, collaborative team culture focused on learning and engineering excellence.
• Manage resources, workloads, and timelines to align with priorities and business objectives.
• Oversee design, development, testing, deployment, and support of software applications.
• Define requirements, interfaces, and architectures with stakeholders and architects.
• Ensure code quality via reviews and adherence to standards, while promoting responsible AI tooling.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

SDLC knowledge

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Databricks

Azure

Job description

TEL in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team delivering scalable software solutions for critical business operations. You will mentor engineers, shape technical direction, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive excellence across the SDLC.

The role combines technical leadership, people management, and project execution in a hybrid onsite environment, with a focus on secure, maintainable software and responsible AI usage.