Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Overview

The Sr. Manager, Software Engineering is responsible for managing the execution of the software engineering principles. The individual will manage the development and support of one to two function areas. They will manage Principal Software Engineer staff to ensure proper execution of directives.

• Leveling up Development teams promoting modernized Software Engineering approaches including use of AI-driven software engineering techniques.
• Champion the SOA design philosophy and provide leadership for development of more agile, extensible, and collaborative software solutions.
• Generate, adjust, and execute the strategy for end-to-end data exchange solutions between customers and service providers.
• Proactively engage with cross functional teams to provide customers with software solutions from inception through delivery.
• Establish best practices, guidelines, and policies for software design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Produce and maintain blueprints representing the current and future state of the architecture.

Education:

• A BA/BS Degree in a related field or commensurate experience. Master’s degree is a plus.

Experience:

• Recent experience utilizing Generative AI techniques including Git Hub, Copilot, and Prompt Engineering techniques
• A minimum of eight years’ software development experience in data centric Win
  32/Web Applications utilizing one or more Microsoft development tools listed below
• .NET
• HTML
• ASP
• Microsoft SQL Server
• An expert understanding of relational databases is a must (preferably MSSQL)
• Previous experience leading or managing senior level staff within a Scrum/Agile environment

Specialized Skills:

• Knowledge of various LLM's, Agentic AI, MCP and incorporating these technologies from both automation and feature engineering standpoints
• Understanding of consumer Lending business
• Must have a very good understanding of design patterns.
• Collaborating with other departments (Product, Engineering, etc.) and teams to complete cross-departmental dependencies.
• Can effectively lead / participate in technical initiatives, collaborative design/requirements meetings while gathering the necessary information for software development.
• Ownership and accountability mindset, decision making along with communication and analytical skills that helps to partner with Product Owners and cross functional teams.
• Ensuring that the software development process prioritizes user needs and delivers a high-quality user experience.
• Developing long-term strategies for software development that align with organizational goals.
• Coaching team members to improve their performance, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Leadership qualities, an excellent team player with the ability to handle stressful situations.
• The individual has expertise or curiosity to learn in their chosen technology stack and have a broader knowledge of various programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
• Using their expertise to manage the design of projects deadlines, priorities, and deliverables.
• Brings experience and understanding of the application domain, enabling insightful decisions and innovative problem-solving.
• Ability to work in fast paced / flexible environment that practices SAFe / Agile based SDLC.
• Performing quality control and resolving structural design and other issues throughout the software implementation stages
• Inspiring and motivating team members, fostering a positive work environment, and encouraging innovation and creativity.