Manager, Software Engineering

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Manager, Software Engineering to lead our engineering team in building and operating reliable, scalable, and high-impact digital products. This leader will be responsible for driving engineering excellence across the full software development lifecycle, leveraging modern development practices, robust architecture and data-informed decision-making. What You Will Do As a Manager, Software Engineering on our team, you will serve as both a technical leader and people manager, guiding your team to make sound architectural and engineering decisions, mentor and develop team members, and partner with business and technology leadership to align on priorities and deliver impactful outcomes. Why It Might Be a Fit The ideal candidate is both a strong technical leader and an effective people manager who can build and mentor high-performing teams, foster a culture of ownership and accountability, and continuously improve engineering processes. Requirements 8+ years in a software engineering role following Agile development processes 3+ years in team lead or management role Strong understanding of software engineering best practices Solid track record of leading a software engineering team in a technical capacity Demonstrated ability to drive technical excellence, pushing innovation and quality Experience leading geographically dispersed teams in a collaborative, team-driven environment Adept at prioritizing and balancing multiple projects in a constantly evolving environment Strong understanding of system design, scalability, performance and reliability best practices 5+ years of hands-on experience architecting, designing and developing technology platforms using Ruby on Rails, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript 3+ years of experience working with relational and NoSQL database platforms (MySQL, MongoDB) Some experience with modern caching technologies (Redis preferred) Experience developing and deploying applications in cloud environments, including familiarity with cloud-native architectures and services Deep understanding of service-oriented and event-driven architecture Outstanding interpersonal skills: written and verbal, in-person, and remote Benefits health insurance retirement plans paid time off Originally posted on Himalayas