Engineering Manager; GovTech

Engineering Manager

Location: Remote (U.S.

-Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizens Only

Peskind Executive Search has been exclusively retained by a mission-driven Gov Tech organization serving public safety agencies nationwide to identify a high-caliber Engineering Manager
. This organization develops responsible, AI-enabled software platforms that support 911 Emergency Communications Centers, law enforcement, and fire/EMS agencies
, helping improve operational performance, staffing efficiency, training outcomes, and overall responder effectiveness.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and scale engineering teams delivering mission-critical, security-sensitive platforms operating in regulated public safety environments.

Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the data, regulatory requirements, and customer base, this role is open exclusively to U.S. citizens
.

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading one or more software engineering teams through the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)—from architectural design and planning through implementation and deployment.

While this is a hands‑on leadership role requiring the ability to “walk the walk” technically, the primary focus is on building, enabling, and scaling high‑performing engineering teams
. The successful candidate will bring strong people leadership, technical credibility, and a disciplined approach to quality, security, and architecture in mission‑critical environments.

• Lead and manage distributed engineering teams, ensuring efficient delivery through agile ceremonies (standups, retrospectives, planning, etc.).

• Recruit, hire, coach, and develop engineering talent; conduct performance evaluations and ongoing feedback.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement aligned with high‑availability software standards.

• Ensure teams are empowered to deliver reliable, secure software used in public safety and emergency response environments
  .

• Define and document scalable system architectures, including diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation plans.

• Ensure adherence to internal architecture standards and industry best practices for both SaaS and on‑premises deployments
  .

• Partner with senior technical leadership on architectural direction and long‑term platform evolution.

• Maintain the ability to contribute across the full technology stack (frontend, backend, and data).

• Establish and enforce testing standards, including unit, integration, and functional automation (e.g., Selenium, Playwright).

• Champion code quality, security, and performance in regulated environments.

• Work closely with product, customer success, and support teams to ensure solutions align with customer needs.

• Provide clear, consistent updates on team progress, risks, and performance to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

• 5+ years as a hands‑on software engineer within SaaS or technology‑driven organizations

• 5+ years leading software development teams

• 2+ years as a formal people manager (direct HR responsibility) managing teams of 6–10 engineers

• Strong experience with .NET and/or Java (Spring Boot strongly preferred)

• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, etc.)

• Proven experience designing and documenting public and private APIs

• Hands‑on experience with AWS and Infrastructure‑as‑Code

• Strong background with relational databases (Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL, etc.)

• Excellent communication skills and ability to operate effectively in a remote environment

• Minimum of 2 years with direct management responsibilities (i.e. not just leading a team, but being an actual HR designated manager with experience using performance management techniques) for teams of 6 - 10 members.

• Experience working in CJIS‑compliant environments

• Background in public safety, emergency communications, or regulated government technology

• Exposure to AI‑enabled platforms and associated security considerations

• Experience with alternative data stores (Open Search, Redshift, etc.)

This is a rare opportunity to lead engineering teams building technology that directly supports first responders and public safety professionals nationwide
. The organization offers a collaborative, remote‑first culture and the chance to have real‑world impact through mission‑critical software.

Qualified candidates interested in learning more about this confidential opportunity are encouraged to connect directly with Peskind Executive Search
. All inquiries will be handled with the highest level of discretion.