Software Engineering Manager & Technical Leader

Cogent Communications; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Communications, based in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team of developers. The ideal candidate will provide technical direction while mentoring staff and driving a collaborative culture. Candidates should have 10+ years of software development experience and skills in relational databases.

With a starting salary range of $135,000 to $165,000, this role emphasizes strong communication and problem-solving abilities, and the capability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading and mentoring software developers.
• Deep knowledge of relational databases, from advanced SQL queries to data modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle.
• Provide technical direction and contribute to design discussions.

Skills

Software development

Team leadership

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Tools

PHP

Laravel

SQL

Job description

Cogent Communications, based in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team of developers. The ideal candidate will provide technical direction while mentoring staff and driving a collaborative culture. Candidates should have 10+ years of software development experience and skills in relational databases.

With a starting salary range of $135,000 to $165,000, this role emphasizes strong communication and problem-solving abilities, and the capability to manage multiple projects effectively.