Senior Software Engineering Manager

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DR Kharon is seeking a full-time Senior Engineering Manager based in Denver. This role requires in-office attendance 3 days a week.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of full-stack, frontend and backend engineers across a few squads, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance.
• Own the architecture and delivery of Kharon’s application suite—ensuring services are modular, scalable, and performant while maintaining tight alignment with platform goals.
• Establish and enforce best practices for API design (REST/GraphQL), microservices orchestration, frontend state management, and architectural documentation.
• Drive adoption of modern application tooling (React, Vue, Java and Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS-native services) and cloud-native architectural patterns.
• Implement and oversee application governance including security protocols (OWASP), service-level objectives (SLOs), and automated testing strategies.
• Promote a culture of quality and user‑centricity, ensuring high availability, low latency, and a seamless user experience across all platforms.
• Evaluate and implement LLM integrations and emerging AI technologies into the product interface to enhance user workflows and deliver intelligent application features.
• Optimize the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a focus on developer experience, automation, and continuous deployment.
• Translate business requirements into technical roadmaps, partnering with Product and Data teams to build features that turn complex data into actionable insights.

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent additional experience.
• 8–10+ years software engineering, of which includes 2–3+ years working as an engineering manager leading multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Strong coding skills in Python, Java, or a comparable language, with a solid foundation in modern software development practices.
• Deep experience designing and scaling web applications and cloud‑native architectures.
• Proven ability to lead high‑performing teams with a focus on mentorship, technical rigor, and a strong engineering culture.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering measurable outcomes, driving technical roadmaps, and aligning initiatives with business goals.
• Experience working across global markets and collaborating with cross‑functional partners in fast‑moving environments.

Kharon is a highly disruptive and incredibly innovative organization that navigates risk at the intersection of global security threats and international commerce.

• Fully sponsored medical, dental, and vision
• FSA program for both medical and dependent care
• 401k + Roth with matching and immediate vesting
• Paid time off + 11 paid holidays

Compensation: $180,000 – $200,000 per year

Kharon is committed to cultivating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or identity, neurodiversity, appearances, age, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with disability.