We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Software Engineering Manager to lead a team building and maintaining scalable, high-performance systems supporting our Supply Chain operations. This role oversees the technical delivery and professional development of a team of software engineers responsible for handling billions of transactions annually across distributed, cloud-native platforms.
The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, deep technical knowledge in modern software development, and experience in supply chain systems, cloud platforms (Azure/GCP), and microservices architectures. You’ll be responsible for driving execution, fostering a collaborative team culture, and aligning engineering outcomes with strategic business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Development (35%)
Lead and grow a high-performing team of software engineers through coaching, mentorship, and career development.
Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance evaluations, and provide feedback to support individual and team growth.
Foster a team culture focused on ownership, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Technical Oversight & Delivery (35%)
Oversee the architecture, design, development, and deployment of scalable software solutions for supply chain systems.
Ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance through code reviews, design reviews, and adherence to engineering best practices.
Guide the team in translating business requirements into reliable, distributed applications across .NET, Azure, and GCP environments.
Partner with DevOps and QA to ensure resilient CI/CD processes and system observability.
Project & Stakeholder Management (20%)
Manage team sprint planning, backlog grooming, and delivery timelines in collaboration with product managers and stakeholders.
Balance feature development with technical debt reduction, system reliability, and long-term scalability.
Communicate team progress, risks, and successes to engineering leadership and business stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement & Strategy (10%)
Champion engineering process improvements, team workflows, and automation initiatives.
Stay current with supply chain technology trends and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and practices.
Support talent acquisition by participating in technical interviews and contributing to onboarding strategies.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in software development, including 2+ years in a team or people leadership role.
Proven experience delivering enterprise software in a .NET environment (C#, ASP.NET, Web API).
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, GCP, or AWS.
Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, microservices, distributed systems, and RESTful API design.
Experience with modern development tools and workflows (Git, CI/CD, containerization, Agile/Scrum).
Preferred Qualifications:
Domain experience in supply chain, logistics, or reverse logistics systems.
Familiarity with messaging and event-driven systems (e.g., Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ).
Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory management technologies.
Exposure to observability tools and practices (monitoring, logging, and tracing).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative leadership style.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
This position is not eligible for student visa sponsorship, including F-1 OPT or CPT. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
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