Software Engineering Manager

My client is looking for a hands on Software Engineering Manager with a strong development background. This role is ideal for a technical leader who still enjoys being close to the code, thrives in agile environments, and wants to guide a growing team delivering modern, scalable web applications.

IT Manager / Engineering Manager – Full Stack Development

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly technical IT Manager with a strong developer background to lead a growing, onsite engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands on leader with 3–5 years of management experience who enjoys staying close to the code while building, mentoring, and guiding high performing agile teams.

The team is currently expanding to approximately 8 full time engineers plus contractors, primarily working onsite. This role will play a key part in shaping technical direction, driving engineering best practices, and ensuring high quality delivery across multiple initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Provide hands on technical leadership in the design, development, and support of large scale, web based applications and services

Guide full stack development across C#, .NET, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and modern front end frameworks

Lead the design and implementation of scalable infrastructure, APIs, and distributed systems

Support cloud based platforms and containerized services across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments

Ensure high standards for code quality, security, performance, and maintainability

People Management & Team Leadership

Lead, coach, and mentor a team of full time engineers and contractors, fostering a strong engineering culture

Manage day to day team performance, career development, and continuous feedback

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a technical point of contact for cross functional partners and leadership

Translate business requirements into clear technical solutions and execution plans

Communicate risks, dependencies, and technical tradeoffs effectively

Required Skills & Experience

3–5 years of experience in an IT Management, Engineering Manager, or Technical Lead role

Strong prior hands on experience as a software developer

High proficiency in:

C# / .NET

JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Responsive web development

Vue.js, Knockout, Bootstrap, or similar frameworks

Full stack development experience across UI, APIs, and backend services

Experience designing and building large scale web services and infrastructure

Exposure to distributed systems and data intensive applications

Experience with cloud platforms and container services (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and modern SDLC practices