Sr. Software Engineering Manager

Optomi; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager for a hybrid position in Hartford, CT. The successful candidate will lead efforts in technical modernization and build high-performing teams while contributing to cloud transformation initiatives and operational agility.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering.
• 3–5 years in engineering management.
• Familiarity with SRE practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering teams responsible for complex systems.
• Provide people leadership, mentorship, and performance management.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvement and best practices.

Skills

Cloud technologies

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Leadership

Software Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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Base pay range

$165,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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Sr. Software Engineering Manager | Hybrid in Hartford, CT | Direct Hire!

Optomi, in partnership with a market leader in the financial sector, is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager for a hybrid position out of their office in Hartford, CT. This is a pivotal role that blends technical modernization with strategic product delivery. The successful candidate will lead efforts to modernize legacy systems, drive cloud transformation initiatives, and promote operational agility—while ensuring alignment with business outcomes and end-user value. As a technology leader, you’ll play a central role in building and sustaining high-performing, geographically distributed engineering teams that are focused on both execution and innovation.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Long-term career opportunity!
• Contributing to mission critical systems!
• Leading major modernization and cloud migration efforts!

Experience of the right candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering with at least 3–5 years in engineering management.
• Background in software development (preferably web-based technologies); not expected to code daily, but comfortable with code reviews and design critique.
• Experience with cloud technologies and cloud migration is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with SRE practices is a plus.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams (onshore/offshore/contractor/employee mix).
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience in Property & Casualty insurance or financial services is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with ability to inspire teams and drive business-focused outcomes.

Responsibilities of the right candidate:

• Lead software engineering teams responsible for developing and supporting high-impact, complex systems in Commercial Lines.
• Collaborate with peers, business stakeholders, and product managers to define requirements, align on strategy, and deliver business value.
• Provide people leadership including mentorship, performance management, and career development for teams of 10+ engineers.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvement, delivery metrics, root cause analysis, and implementation of best practices.
• Ensure code quality, architectural soundness, and technical alignment through design oversight and occasional pull request reviews.
• Foster a strong engineering culture that supports technical innovation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to vendor evaluation, contract management, and budgeting processes.
• Encourage and support the adoption of modern engineering practices, cloud technologies, and infrastructure efficiency.
• Manage teams across onshore, offshore, and contractor models; ensure cohesion across QA, BA, and development disciplines.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Insurance, Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, and Insurance Carriers

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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