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 For 5+ 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