Software Engineering Manager

We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead one or two Scrum teams building modern SaaS products on the Microsoft cloud platform.Our engineering organization delivers scalable, secure enterprise software using C#, .NET Core, and Azure services with a strong emphasis on automation, DevOps, and operational excellence.This role combines people leadership, technical guidance, and delivery ownership.You will support a team of talented engineers while ensuring reliable delivery of high-quality software in a collaborative, agile environment.Our engineering organization is high performing with strong retention, and we are looking for a leader who can continue to strengthen our culture of engineering excellence.Software Engineering Manager Responsibilities include:Team Leadership & People ManagementLead, mentor, and develop 10–12 software engineers across one or two cross-functional Scrum teams.Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performance engineering culture.Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, coaching, and hiring.Support engineers in growing their technical and leadership capabilities.Agile Delivery & ExecutionPartner with Product Owners and Architects to translate business needs into technical roadmaps and sprint plans.Oversee and improve agile processes, metrics, and ceremonies.Ensure consistent and reliable delivery of products with a focus on delivering value that aligns with customer and business needs.Technical Oversight & ArchitectureProvide technical guidance and oversight for systems built using:C# / .NET CoreAzure App Services and Azure FunctionsAzure SQLPartner with architects and senior engineers to evolve platform architecture and technical standardsPromote engineering best practices including:Automated testingSecure codingCode reviewsPerformance optimizationObservability and monitoringInfrastructure as CodeContinuous Integration and DeploymentProduct & Stakeholder CollaborationCollaborate with product owners, designers, and stakeholders to ensure end-to-end product success.Align engineering execution with business priorities, timelines, and budgets.Communicate progress, risks, and technical direction to senior leadership.Operational ExcellenceOwn production stability, monitoring, and incident response for engineering-owned solutions.Drive continuous improvement in reliability, cost efficiency, and scalability.Ensure compliance with enterprise security, privacy, and governance requirements.Software Engineering Manager Required Qualifications:Proven engineering leadership experience, including at least 5+ years leading software engineering teams and mentoring engineers in a fast-paced environment.5+ years of professional software development experience, providing technical credibility to guide engineering decisions.Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing engineering teams, including coaching, performance management, and career development.Experience leading agile development teams and driving predictable delivery of high-quality enterprise software.Strong ability to align engineering efforts with business priorities, balancing product delivery, technical quality, and long-term platform health.Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, design, and business stakeholders to define priorities and deliver customer value.Preferred Qualifications:Experience scaling engineering teams and SaaS platforms in multi-tenant or B2B environments.Familiarity with cloud-native development and delivery practices, including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and cloud platforms such as Azure.Exposure to AI-enabled applications or services, including integrating AI capabilities into modern software platforms.Experience operating within regulated or compliance-sensitive environments (GovRAMP, FedRAMP, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).Proven ability to balance innovation, technical debt management, and platform reliability while delivering new features.Success MeasuresHigh team engagement and retention.On-time delivery of product roadmap commitments.Improvements in system reliability, quality, and operational metrics.Engineering excellence in code quality, automation, and scalability.