Software Engineering Manager, .Net; Hybrid in Oak Brook

Overview

Software Engineering Manager, Middleware. This hands-on Software Engineering Manager role is responsible for leading the development and continuous advancement of the myQ middleware platform, which serves as the critical software backbone for our smart access ecosystem. The manager will guide a cross-functional team of engineers and architects, engage in technical decision-making, architecture reviews, and strategic problem solving, and drive initiatives across new product development, advanced R&D, sustaining engineering, and productivity enhancements.

The role blends leadership with direct technical involvement to ensure middleware spanning web services, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and databases delivers high-performance, secure, and scalable solutions.

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and a Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we enable secure access for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. The myQ platform connects people and businesses to secure, monitor, and control access points from anywhere.

• Responsible for day-to-day leadership and oversight of functional project execution for a dedicated engineering team, ensuring reliable system performance and on-time, on-budget, high-quality software delivery.
• Own functional planning, including capacity planning, resource allocation, schedule estimation, and cost forecasting for middleware projects.
• Lead 18-month rolling forecast for engineering resource demand and team throughput; ensure accurate time tracking and project alignment across direct reports.
• Shape functional design and technical feasibility of concurrent projects; collaborate with senior engineers and architects to drive scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Promote engineering process excellence by ensuring compliance with SDLC practices, agile methodologies, and internal controls.
• Maintain and evolve architecture documentation across conceptual, logical, and physical views for the multi-tier middleware structure.
• Lead end-to-end design reviews, architecture discussions, and deep-dive technical conversations with engineers and stakeholders; ensure scalable, secure solutions aligned with platform architecture.
• Monitor and report on KPIs for the functional group; identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Drive adherence to architectural principles and enforce consistency in technical standards for long-term scalability.
• Oversee source control branching strategies and release management; participate in verification and deployment workflows across development, QA, and production environments.
• Lead CI/CD practices across platforms, driving automation, monitoring, and tooling enhancements to increase deployment velocity and reliability.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through ideation sessions and roadmap initiatives within the team.
• Execute on 1- to 3-year technology roadmap goals; align team priorities with product, platform, and enterprise strategies.
• Develop and manage annual expense and capital budgets; balance strategic investments in tools, platforms, and vendor services.
• Build a strong team culture focused on technical excellence, collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth through coaching and mentorship programs.
• Review and approve functional deliverables, pull requests, and CAB tickets; ensure design integrity, security, and compliance.
• Participate in technical design reviews and CAB meetings to maintain quality and consistency across design phases.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with Product Management, UX, Operations, QA, and other engineering groups to align delivery goals and outcomes.
• Collaborate with myQ End-to-End Architecture and backend teams to ensure a secure, seamless, and branded smart access experience for consumers.
• Ensure adherence to Chamberlain Group information security policies and ISO 27001 standards with secure software development practices.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture by upholding company health, safety, and confidentiality policies.
• Stay ahead of technology trends and pursue…