Technical Lead Manager, Software Engineering

Keeptruckin; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a talented team of software engineers. In this pivotal role, you will provide technical direction, manage project execution, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. With your extensive experience in software engineering, you will drive excellence in project delivery while mentoring your team and optimizing resource allocation. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization that values continuous improvement and cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to foster collaboration.
• Oversee planning and execution of software engineering projects.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Technical Direction

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead and mentor a team of skilled software engineers, ensuring the successful delivery of projects and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to driving excellence in software development specifically supporting our Enterprise organization.

What You'll Do:

1. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. Provide guidance on technical challenges, career development, and performance improvement.
2. Project Management: Oversee the planning and execution of software engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives. Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
3. Technical Direction: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards. Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to define and implement technical strategies.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, quality assurance, and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination across different functions. Drive communication channels to address project-related challenges and provide solutions.
5. Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Encourage a culture of innovation within the engineering team, promoting the exploration of new technologies and methodologies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for optimization and enhancement.
6. Resource Management: Optimize resource allocation, ensuring the efficient use of talent and expertise. Address resource constraints and bottlenecks to maintain project timelines.
7. Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality assurance process to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. Implement testing and validation processes to meet quality standards.
8. Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on project status, achievements, and challenges.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in leading and delivering complex backend software engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.