What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineering Manager position at Forvis Mazars, LLP?
General information
Name
Software Engineering Manager
Posting Title
Software Engineering Manager
Ref #
2237569
Date Published
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Close Date
12/15/2026
Job Category
Internal Firm Services
Advertised Location
US-Remote
Working time
Full Time
Description & Requirements
The Software Engineering Manager leads one or more software development teams responsible for delivering and supporting multiple software products across the Firm Technology Services (FTS) organization. This role provides people leadership, delivery oversight, and technical governance while enabling teams to operate effectively within Agile, DevOps, and Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) practices. Working closely with Product Line Managers, Project Managers, Enterprise Architects, and Engineering leaders, this individual helps ensure high-quality software is delivered reliably, securely, and at a sustainable pace.
What You Will Do:
- Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers and technical leads through coaching, performance management, and career development planning
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
- Provide oversight for software delivery across one or more product teams while promoting Agile best practices
- Participate in project planning, estimation, risk identification, and delivery planning activities
- Monitor team performance and delivery metrics through Jira and other Agile reporting tools
- Ensure teams deliver software predictably, efficiently, and with high quality
- Promote sustainable team velocity and timely completion of development initiatives
- Ensure adherence to SSDLC, DevOps, CI/CD, testing, code review, and security standards
- Oversee remediation of technical, operational, and security risks impacting software products
- Participate in architecture and technical design discussions to support scalable, maintainable, reliable, and secure solutions
- Drive identification and prioritization of technical debt reduction initiatives
- Champion operational excellence through monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability practices
- Support production issue management, incident response, and continuous improvement of system reliability
- Partner with Product Managers, Technical Product Owners, Lead Developers, and Project Managers to align priorities and delivery expectations
- Communicate critical risks, dependencies, and resource needs to technology leadership
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years of professional software development experience
- 3 years of experience leading Agile software development teams
- Experience developing and supporting enterprise web applications
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, software engineering best practices, and modern development methodologies
- Experience with Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile delivery practices
- Experience working with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server
- Understanding of cloud-based application development and deployment
- Experience with source control systems and modern software delivery processes
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- 10 years of professional software development experience
- Experience developing data-driven web applications utilizing Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Knowledge of web-based architecture including web servers, load balancing, caching, databases, and replication
- Experience supporting cloud-hosted business applications
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies
- Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira
- Familiarity with DevOps engineering practices and deployment automation
- Knowledge of the public accounting or professional services industry
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing engineering teams while balancing business priorities with technical excellence
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About Forvis Mazars, LLP
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000 team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.
With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.
What We Offer
Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.
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Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085)
Pursuant to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
Colorado Salary Range:
CO Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 111,300
CO Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 204,000
New York City Pay Transparency
Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
New York Salary Range:
NY Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 133,600
NY Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 222,600
California Pay Transparency
Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of California, the salary range displayed is for the California market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
California Salary Range:
CA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 122,400
CA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 222,600
California Fair Chance
Forvis Mazars will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Maryland Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Maryland's Wage Range Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the Maryland market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
MD Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 111300
MD Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 204000
Massachusetts Wage Transparency
Pursuant to the Massachusetts' Wage Transparency Act, the salary range displayed is for the Massachusetts market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
MA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 122400
MA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 204000
Minnesota Wage Transparency
Pursuant to the Minnesota's Wage Transparency Act, the salary range displayed is for the Minnesota market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
MN Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 111300
MN Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 185500
Illinois Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
IL Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 111300
IL Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 204000
New Jersey Wage Transparency
Pursuant to New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the New Jersey market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
NJ Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 133600
NJ Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 222600
Virginia Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Virginia's Equal Pay Law, the salary range displayed is for the Virginia market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
VA Minimum Salary ( USD)
$ 111300
VA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 185500
Vermont Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Vermont Act 155, the salary range displayed is for the Vermont market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
VT Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 10020
VT Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 185500
Washington Wage Transparency
Pursuant to Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the salary range displayed is for the Washington market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits such as medical, dental, vision, tax-savings plans, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, holidays, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
WA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 122400
WA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 222600
FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.
Salary : $111,300 - $222,600