Lead and manage a software engineering team to deliver scalable, secure SaaS applications. Drive development best practices (code review, testing, CI/CD), align technical execution with business goals, mentor engineers, participate in architecture and design, monitor KPIs, and integrate generative AI tools to improve productivity. Oversee hiring, training, performance evaluations, and cross-functional collaboration in an Agile environment.
Bridgeway is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team of engineers and oversee the delivery of high-quality software solutions. This role is responsible for driving engineering best practices, meeting operational objectives, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise and proven leadership experience and a passion for building innovative products in a fast-paced environment.
The is a remote position with preference given to East Coast candidates.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and business leaders to align technical execution with business goals.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation within the team.
- Drive best practices for software development, including code reviews, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions in an agile environment.
- Mentor and develop engineers, helping them grow their skills and advance their careers.
- Lead and manage a team of software engineers to develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications - including hiring, training, and completing performance evaluations.
- Work closely with architecture and platform teams to align on technical strategies and implementation.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration.
- Monitor KPIs and metrics to report out monthly to leadership team.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends and integrate relevant innovations into the company’s IT infrastructure.
- Participating in software solution design and architecture.
- Responsible for ensuring code efficiency, quality, and adherence to best practices throughout development.
- Working with other developers, stakeholders, and clients to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
- Providing technical guidance and assistance with troubleshooting issues.
- Creating and maintaining documentation throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Experience using generative AI tools such as Claude, Copilot, or ChatGPT to improve productivity and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a human capital leadership role
- 3+ years of experience working with COBOL
- Strong background in building and maintaining SaaS applications at scale
- Hands-on experience with Azure and modern development practices
- Familiarity with version control systems, Git preferred
- Experience with Agile methodologies, KanBan preferred
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to balance technical leadership with business priorities and team dynamics
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
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