Sr Manager, Software Engineering - Westchester, IL

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead our talented team of software engineers. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineering manager who will have a key role in driving the development of our customer-facing and back-end software products that serve students, faculty, and administrators at colleges across the US and Canada.

The Senior Manager of Software Engineering is responsible for guiding and developing one or more software engineering teams. This role encompasses overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects, ensuring they meet time, budget, and quality standards. The role also includes collaborating with and engaging with DevOps. A significant part of the job involves providing technical leadership, including hands-on involvement in software design and problem-solving, while staying abreast of the latest technological advancements. The manager must also foster effective collaboration within the team and with other departments, like product management and design, to align software development with overall business goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in software design, architecture, and problem-solving. Be involved in hands-on development and stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as product management, quality assurance, and sales, to align software development with company objectives and customer needs. Ensure clear communication within and outside the team.
• Oversee the development of quality software, incorporating best practices in coding, testing, and security. Ensure the software meets regulatory and compliance standards.
• Allocate resources effectively, including managing budgets and personnel resources. Ensure the team has the tools and technologies needed to succeed.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. This involves setting clear performance standards, conducting performance reviews, and advancing professional growth through guidance and training opportunities.
• Encourage innovation and continuously seek ways to improve the software development process. Implement new technologies and methodologies where appropriate.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a software engineering lead or manager role.
• 3+ years of experience working with deployments in AWS or GCP.
• Experience managing both onshore and offshore teams.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of application security.

Preferred:

• 4+ years of experience developing in C# or Python.
• 4+ years of experience developing in SQL, including stored procedures.
• Experience breaking apart monolithic applications as well as working on transactional systems, including those that drive orders and billing.