IT Software Engineer Manager

Job Description

A major client of Insight Global is looking to bring on a Manager IT Software Engineering to support the exit of a legacy application. The Manager IT Software Engineering leads agile technology teams and is focused on building and operating digital experiences (websites and/or mobile apps) for clients and consumers.

This is a people-first leader and will lead teams responsible for application development, with direct reports that include Software Engineers and System Analysts. They are responsible for growing associates in all aspects of the development lifecycle, and have strong technical background to adopt new technologies, establish and enhance development practice to deliver the highest degree of software quality while accelerating speed to market.

The Manager IT Software Engineering has knowledge in leading agile practices, continuous development methodologies, driving automated test-driven development, and has a working knowledge of integration and architecture solutions. They also work with IT Senior Management to develop product or product team direction and vision that ensures alignment with business strategy.

Lead, coach, and grow software engineers and system analysts; run 1:1s, performance reviews, hiring, and succession planning.

Manage the development team responsible for a 20 year old core legacy application that drives referral/order routing.

Oversee roadmap execution to phase out the legacy app and migrate to modern technologies (modern .NET, Vue.js, cloud, Python where applicable).

Run Agile ceremonies, oversee sprint planning, ensure resource alignment with QA/BA/DevOps.

Partner closely with Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure, Network, and other app dev teams.

Act as SME for domain area when interacting with product owners and stakeholders.

Oversee design, development, and delivery of large-scale or complex software efforts.

Define KPIs, monitor production systems, conduct RCA reviews, and improve operational processes.

Create project staffing plans, communicate risks and milestones, and ensure alignment with IT strategy.

Lead technology reviews, present architecture documents, and guide solution design sessions.

Must Haves:

Leadership & Experience

3+ years of people management experience leading software engineering teams.

Background as a Lead or Architect prior to management; strong technical acumen.

Experience in medium sized to large organizations (not massive enterprise).

Technical Skills

High proficiency in C#, .NET, and full stack engineering.

Strong experience with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and modern UI frameworks (Vue.js, Knockout, Bootstrap).

Experience with microservices, modern .NET frameworks, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).

Experience designing and operating large scale systems, distributed systems, and web services.

Familiarity with legacy applications, older logic, and modernization efforts.

Methodologies & Practices

Strong Agile/Scrum experience (sprints, ceremonies, Jira/Confluence).

CI/CD, automated testing, DevOps collaboration.

Experience leading teams through SDLC with high-quality delivery.

Pluses

Experience managing product or project budgets.

Previous experience modernizing long-standing legacy systems.

Experience guiding teams through cloud migration (on prem cloud).

Exposure to Python or modernizing .NET applications.

Vendor management and selection experience.

Comfortable operating in environments with a mix of FTEs and contractors (team currently 19 total, 4 FTE + 15 contractors).

Full-time