Software Engineering Manager

Company Description:Veracross provides SaaS-based School Information Systems (SIS) designed to meet the specific needs of independent K-12 schools worldwide. Our one-record solution combines the power of a fully integrated single-record database, personalized communication tools, and an elegant architecture that is unique in our industry.We are a growing, values-led community of employees in the US, UK and Australia who share a vision to unify school communities, improve the quality of education, and enhance learning.Veracross is five product brands in one global tech companyVeracross SIS is a one-person, one-record school management platformMagnus Health provides cloud-based Student Health Record (SHR) solutionsDigistorm connects with their communities through Digistorm Websites, Digistorm Funnel, and Digistorm AppsEpraise incentivizes student well-being and connects teachers, students, and familiesFirefly provides an online learning space for students and teachersJob Description:We are seeking an Engineering Manager / Technical Lead to oversee a new FinTech engineering team and guide the evolution of a mission-critical product suite used by private K-12 schools across the world. This is a strategic, high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping the team's culture, driving architectural and technical direction, and ensuring the successful delivery of a product suite that helps schools promote equity, affordability, and access for families from diverse economic backgrounds.In this role, you will lead a team of full-stack engineers working across Ruby, Ruby on Rails, SQL, Javascript, and modern AI-assisted development workflows. You will balance people leadership with hands-on technical direction—setting standards, mentoring engineers, and partnering closely with product, design, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver a cohesive, scalable, next-generation experience.Responsabilities:Lead, mentor, and grow the engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellenceOwn the technical roadmap for the assigned product suite, aligning engineering strategy with product vision and long-term business goalsDrive modernization efforts, guiding the team as we evolve legacy systems into scalable, maintainable, next-generation architecturesProvide technical oversight across the stack, ensuring high-quality design decisions, consistent patterns, and strong engineering fundamentalsChampion AI-assisted development, helping the team adopt agentic tools for code generation, refactoring, testing, and workflow automationPartner closely with product and design, translating requirements into actionable engineering plans and ensuring smooth, iterative deliveryCoordinate cross-team integrations with our Student Information System, Admissions, Fundraising, and other platform areasImprove engineering processes, including CI/CD, code review practices, documentation standards, and developer experienceGuide technical discovery and risk assessment, ensuring the team makes informed decisions and delivers predictable outcomesRepresent the engineering team in planning, prioritization, and cross-functional leadership discussionsSupport integrations with third-party systems commonly used by private K-12 schoolsRequirementsStrong technical background in Ruby, Ruby on Rails, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Vue.js, with the ability to guide engineers across the full stackProven experience leading engineering teams—either as an Engineering Manager, Tech Lead, Staff Engineer, or similar leadership roleExperience managing cross-functional technical programs, coordinating with product, design, data, and other engineering groupsAbility to drive technical strategy, long-term architectural planning, and roadmap alignment across multiple product areasAbility to evaluate and design scalable architectures, troubleshoot complex systems, and guide teams through technical tradeoffsExperience using AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Codeium, or custom agents) and a passion for integrating AI into engineering workflowsComfort with prompt engineering and guiding AI toward high-quality code generation, testing, and refactoringStrong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to engineers, product partners, and leadershipExcellent organizational and planning abilities, including roadmap development, sprint planning, and cross-team coordinationAbility to lead effectively in a remote, mostly asynchronous environmentFlexibility, adaptability, and a team-first leadership mindset7+ years of professional engineering experience, including experience in technical leadership or people managementExperience with relational databases, SQL optimization, and data modelingProficiency with Git/GitHub and modern source control workflowsAuthorized to work in the United StatesNice to HavesExperience leading modernization initiatives, including guiding teams through incremental migration from legacy systems to modern architecturesA track record of building high-performing engineering teams, including hiring, coaching, and developing engineers at multiple levelsExperience establishing or improving engineering processes, such as code review standards, CI/CD pipelines, incident response, or documentation practicesFamiliarity with vendor and partner management, especially when integrating with third-party systems or external technical teamsExperience managing distributed or remote engineering teams, including asynchronous communication practices and team health managementBackground in FinTech, banking, or financial aid-related domains, with an understanding of regulatory, compliance, or data-sensitivity considerationsAbility to influence organizational direction through data-driven decision-making, technical risk assessment, and clear communication with senior leadershipBenefits3 weeks of vacation per year14 paid holidays per year (including the week off between Christmas and New Year's Eve)56 Hours of paid sick leave annuallyTop tier benefits -Medical, Dental & Vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield & EyeMed)Veracross LLC Fidelity 401(k) Plan - Managed by Sentinel BenefitsSalary at Veracross is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. The compensation range for this position is $140k to $160k (annualized USD) in addition to potential bonus.We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We seek to infuse diversity and inclusion in everything we do while promoting a culture where differences are embraced as strengths; opportunities are equal and accessible; consideration and respect are the norm; and all team members are supported in reaching their full potential.