Manager, Software Engineering

Salary: $121,000 - 161,000 per year Requirements: We require a bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. We are looking for 7+ years of experience in software development and application maintenance, including substantial hands-on Sitecore XP, XM, or XM Cloud expertise. We need proven experience leading software engineering teams, including globally distributed teams. We expect strong knowledge of Sitecore platform architecture, including data models, templates, layouts, components, JSS, content serialization, configuration, content management, personalization, analytics, SQL Server, Solr, headless development, and XM Cloud. We require proficiency in Sitecore development using C#, .NET, Next.js, React, GraphQL, and PowerShell. We value experience building custom Sitecore modules and components, and integrating Sitecore with external APIs, analytics platforms, and enterprise systems. We need strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), React, Next.js, CSS, HTML5, browser compatibility, and responsive web development. We expect hands-on experience with version control tools such as Git or Bitbucket, automated testing, deployment practices, and CI/CD pipelines. We require strong knowledge of object-oriented design, software architecture principles, development processes, and engineering best practices. We look for experience converting high-level business needs into solution designs, technical requirements, and actionable development tasks. We require experience delivering software using Scrum and Agile methodologies. We value strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, code review, and refactoring skills. We need the ability to manage multiple initiatives, balance competing priorities, and keep teams focused on the highest-value work. We require strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including experience working with business partners, senior leaders, and external customers. We look for the ability to learn and adapt to evolving technologies, platforms, and development practices. Preferred: experience integrating Sitecore applications with content delivery networks. Preferred: hands-on experience migrating web applications from Sitecore XP or XM to Sitecore XM Cloud. Preferred: experience architecting and building new applications on Sitecore XM Cloud. Preferred: proficiency with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Kiro, or Claude and their IDE integrations. Preferred: relevant Sitecore certifications. Responsibilities: We lead and develop a globally distributed engineering team through hands-on technical leadership, performance management, mentoring, and coaching. We define and execute the long-term technical strategy for the Sitecore platform, covering architecture, security, scalability, reliability, process automation, and business alignment. We partner with Product Owners and business stakeholders to turn business needs into technical requirements, solution architectures, delivery plans, and engineering tasks. We design and implement resilient, scalable architectures that support application availability and reduce downtime. We stay actively involved in solution design, code and architecture reviews, troubleshooting, performance optimization, refactoring, and resolving complex technical issues. We provide technical guidance to software engineers and establish development standards and engineering best practices. We evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the platform, architecture, development process, and delivery approach. We develop work breakdown structures, delivery schedules, resource plans, and budget estimates for complex software initiatives. We communicate technical decisions, trade-offs, project status, risks, dependencies, and priorities clearly to engineering teams, business partners, customers, and senior stakeholders. We coordinate the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and design through development, testing, deployment, and production support. Technologies: AI BitBucket C# CI/CD Cloud Copilot CSS ES6 Git GitHub GraphQL HTML5 Support JavaScript PowerShell React SQL Security Sitecore Solr Web XP ASP.NET More: We are working with Verisk to connect with exceptional professionals for this hands-on technical leadership opportunity. The role focuses on deep software engineering and Sitecore expertise, with a strong emphasis on shaping technical direction, translating business opportunities into scalable solutions, and leading products from concept and experimentation through production deployment. We remain closely involved in architecture, design, code reviews, prototyping, and the delivery of complex components. last updated 38 week of 2026