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Software Engineering Manager

SWIVEL
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026 CLOSED ON 3/21/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineering Manager position at SWIVEL?

SWIVEL is seeking a talented individual to manage a group of diverse software engineers. They will be responsible for the tools and processes used to deliver software to market in a Software Development Life Cycle, establishing code metrics, and improving code quality.

Why You'll Love This Role

As a Software Engineering Manager for SWIVEL, you will have an opportunity to manage Agile teams working across a very diverse product portfolio. With a keen eye towards continuous improvement, you will be an integral part of our transformation as we continue our journey into cloud-native development. You will also partner with passionate and dedicated business leaders as we continue to build upon and transform our products to meet client and consumer demands. Together, we will celebrate our team successes and learn quickly from our failures. We look forward to welcoming you as the newest Swiviler on our growing team.

Essential Duties Include The Following

  • Manages the staff and activities involved in the development of enterprise-wide software applications to ensure release milestones and market deadlines are met to include working scheduled maintenance; interviewing for open positions; coaching, counseling, and resolving personnel related issues.
  • Engages in hands-on, in-depth analysis; reviews software designs and technology solutions; reviews in-house developed code and technologies provided by third-party vendors.
  • Works closely with product managers to ensure development meets or exceeds customer requirements; and ensures that product designs are well documented and communicated.
  • Oversees architecture and leads efforts in developing and maintaining a technology road map centered around an SOA strategy.
  • Provides sound decision-making for software engineering and product development which would be sensitive to the constraints and needs of the business.
  • Monitors technology trends such as emerging standards for new technology opportunities.
  • Follows and plans for industry trends including researching technology and proposing changes/enhancements.
  • Assists customers to diagnose and resolve product related issues.

Serious Candidates Will Possess The Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of management/leadership experience in a software development organization, which includes at least two (2) years’ experience working through the design, development, and release cycle delivering software to market.
  • Previous development experience using .NET or other web application frameworks required.
  • Experience working with cloud-native technologies in AWS and/or Microsoft Azure a plus.
  • Expert knowledge of software engineering planning platforms such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
  • Strong understanding of the software development cycle.
  • Good understanding of the software business and its practices.
  • Excellent detail oriented and problem analysis skills.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Good negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Familiar with most general office machines and be proficient in MS Office tools.
  • Able to sit for long periods of time analyzing, modifying, and testing software programs.
  • Able to lift or move 20-40 lbs. of computer-related objects, manuals, or other office items.

SWIVEL offers*:

  • Competitive overall compensation package
  • Work/Life balance
  • Employee engagement activities and recognition awards
  • Years of Service awards
  • Career enhancement and growth opportunities
  • Leadership Academy and Mentor Program
  • Continuing education and career certifications
  • Variety of healthcare coverage options
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans
  • Lucrative Wellness Program
  • Based upon employee eligibility

Additional Information

SWIVEL is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.

Please note, SWIVEL does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.

To learn more about SWIVEL, visit our website at https://www.getswivel.io/. If interested, please click the appropriate apply button.

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