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Sr Manager - Software Engineer
McLean, VAApril 1st, 2026
We are looking for an experienced Sr Manager - Software Engineer to lead a high-performing, technically skilled team that specializes in solving complex internal IT data challenges. This team operates at the intersection of observability, security, and infrastructure visibility—managing tools like Splunk, Cribl, and other data platforms to support enterprise-wide needs. This is not a traditional ETL role; our focus is on APIs, real-time data onboarding, and intelligent data presentation.Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.The ideal candidate is a technical leader and strategic thinker, able to drive business outcomes while enabling team growth and technical excellence.Team FocusSolve data-related problems to improve internal IT operationsManage and support platforms like Splunk, Cribl, and other observability toolsEnable cloud infrastructure visibility for multiple orgsFocus on APIs, data ingestion, and presentation—not just pipelines or batch jobsOperate and maintain a suite of monitoring, logging, and alerting toolsIdeal Candidate ProfileTechnical Expertise (Nice to Have):Experience with observability/monitoring tools: Splunk, DataDog, New Relic, Grafana, PrometheusFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform)Knowledge of cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCPScripting or coding experience (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell, Node.js) is a plusComfortable contributing technically, especially with dashboards, data flows, or tooling (not required)Leadership & Soft Skills:Strong communication and prioritization skills; adept at "managing up"Comfortable mentoring, guiding, and developing senior-level engineersAble to zoom out to the strategic level while driving tactical executionPassionate about problem-solving, process optimization, and stakeholder alignmentProven ability to build relationships across departments (engineering, product, security, ops)Core ResponsibilitiesLead and grow a senior-level engineering team focused on data onboarding and platform supportDrive sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and agile ceremoniesOwn and evolve project roadmaps in partnership with stakeholders and product managersBuild and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams (Security, Infrastructure, Product)Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of technical solutions that support cloud visibility and monitoringFoster a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and innovationAdvocate for scalable, maintainable architecture and tooling choicesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred)10+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership or management roleSolid understanding of observability stacks (Splunk, Cribl, DataDog, New Relic, etc.)Familiarity with cloud-native technologies and infrastructure as codeProven experience working in Agile/DevOps environmentsExcellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skillsExperience in service ownership models like SaaS, PaaS, IaaSAgile team structure with fast-paced delivery cyclesRemote-first, with team members across time zonesMust be comfortable working independently and collaborativelyAbility to adapt to evolving requirements, priorities, and toolsetsBonus PointsExperience with data routing platforms like CriblPrevious work in security operations or infrastructure observabilityExperience integrating monitoring solutions into CI/CD workflowsStrong interest in building internal tooling and platforms for other engineering teamsEmail ID * This field is required Please enter valid emailId.Cell phone * This field is required Please enter valid cell phone.First Name * This field is required Please enter valid first name. xmcpwfuLast Name * This field is required Please enter valid last name.
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