What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineering Manager position at Optimize Search Group?
Job Title: Software Engineering Manager
Location: Irving, TX (4 Days On-site/ Friday Remote)
Duration: Direct Hire
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team of software engineers in delivering innovative, high-performance web and native mobile applications. In this role, you will collaborate with Product Owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and enterprise-grade software solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with full-stack development expertise, strong people management skills, and experience leading agile software development teams in a fast-paced environment.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience managing software development teams responsible for web, mobile, e-commerce, or field service management applications.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- 5 years of hands-on experience in both front-end and back-end software development.
- 3 years of experience leading software engineering teams.
- Expert knowledge of Angular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and server-side application development.
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including SQL.
- Proficiency with Git and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Slack.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
- Knowledge of responsive web design, modern web frameworks, interactive web applications, and native mobile development.
- Experience optimizing application performance and site speed.
- Strong understanding of secure software development best practices.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.
- Plan and oversee project execution, development workflows, and product roadmaps to ensure timely and successful delivery.
- Define and implement software architecture and technical strategies that support scalable, reliable, and maintainable applications.
- Partner with Product Owners and business stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Guide Agile ceremonies and best practices, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, story estimation, and breaking down epics into actionable work.
- Provide technical leadership through architectural guidance, code reviews, design discussions, and technology recommendations.
- Mentor and coach team members to support professional growth, technical development, and career progression.
- Conduct performance reviews, support hiring and onboarding efforts, and contribute to workforce planning.
- Remove roadblocks and resolve issues that impact engineering productivity and delivery.
- Promote engineering excellence through quality standards, secure development practices, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.