Application Engineering Manager

1500 Rankin Road
Houston, TX 77073, USA

Leads a team of engineers responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of software applications to support business objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of software development methodologies.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define project requirements and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Establish and enforce best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including QA, Dev Ops, and Product Management, to provide high quality, functional software.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and performance of applications through effective architecture and coding practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation within the development team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as needed.
• Prepare and present reports on project status, team performance, and development metrics.
• Other duties as assigned

• Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment
• Job will require presence on-site at the assigned work location

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong experience with back-end technologies (Node.js, Python, Ruby on Rails, Java, or PHP).
• Knowledge of database management systems (Azure SQL, SQL Server, MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile and Dev Ops practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and modern application architectures.
• Deep understanding of version control systems (Git/Git Hub/Git Lab).
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and Dev Ops tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Familiarity with authentication and security best practices.
• Experience with testing frameworks for both front-end and back-end.

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.

Professional certification may be required in some areas.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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