SW Development Manager (Ruby)

Software Development Manager Ruby on RailsLocation: Franklin, TN (Hybrid)Compensation: $160,000 $170,000 base + 5% bonusEmployment Type: Full-Time, Direct HireAbout the RoleWe're looking for a hands-on Software Development Manager with deep Ruby on Rails experience to lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team. This role blends technical leadership and people leadership you'll stay close to the code while driving delivery, quality, and team development.You'll partner closely with Product and Design, help translate business needs into technical execution, and foster a culture of strong engineering practices, accountability, and continuous improvement.This is a hybrid role based in Franklin, TN , working with a collaborative, geographically distributed team.What You'll DoLead and mentor a team of Ruby on Rails engineers through 1:1s, coaching, and performance developmentRemain technically engaged reviewing code, influencing architecture, and guiding complex problem solvingOwn sprint planning, capacity management, and delivery predictabilityPartner cross-functionally with Product and Design to turn requirements into scalable solutionsImprove and maintain engineering processes (CI/CD, code reviews, documentation, testing practices)Champion quality, security, and performance across the codebaseHelp set technical direction while balancing near-term delivery with long-term maintainabilityWhat We're Looking For5+ years of professional Ruby on Rails experience1 3+ years in a technical lead, team lead, or engineering management roleStrong experience with modern Rails ecosystems (PostgreSQL, Redis, Sidekiq, background jobs, caching)Front-end exposure with Vue.js and API development (REST and/or GraphQL)Experience with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and production systemsStrong communication skills and a collaborative leadership styleComfort working with distributed teams in an Agile environmentNice to Have:Prior experience as a player-coachDevOps exposure (Docker, infrastructure concepts)Experience improving team velocity, code quality, or reducing technical debt