Software and Engineering Manager​/Team Leader

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This position is not remote and requires regular in-office presence. Candidates must be able to work onsite during standard business hours.

The Software and Engineering Manager will provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and operational oversight for the Software Development and Engineering team. This leader will guide the development of web and internal applications, API integrations and management, Salesforce applications, Microservices architecture, and other technology solutions to meet business objectives. Furthermore, this leader defines technical strategy, manages resources, oversees vendor partnerships, and ensures scalability, security, and compliance across software products and services.

This leader will also be accountable for mentoring and developing team members, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and driving business application development initiatives at an enterprise level. As a strategic partner, this role collaborates with stakeholders across the organization to shape the company’s technical roadmap while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Define and implement a long-term technical vision and roadmap for the engineering team in alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with executives and stakeholders to prioritize development initiatives and deliver impactful business outcomes.
• Advocate for and drive adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Manage a hybrid team of developers (on-site, remote, and overseas), ensuring efficient communication and productivity across global teams.
• Develop career growth plans for team members, enabling professional development and succession planning.
• Provide technical leadership for defining requirements, designing solutions, reviewing code, and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ensure architectural consistency across applications and solutions, implementing best practices for scalability, security, and performance.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and automation processes to streamline development and deployment.
• Partner with product owners, business leaders, and technical teams to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Act as a technical liaison with external vendors, consultants, and partners for integrations and collaborations.
• Work with the Information Security Officer to implement security protocols and address vulnerabilities across applications.
• Drive process improvements in development, deployment, maintenance, and documentation to enhance team efficiency and product quality.
• Identify opportunities to optimize application performance, streamline workflows, and reduce technical debt.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and proactively recommend technology innovations that align with business goals.
• Ensure upgrades, patches, and maintenance are completed in compliance with organizational standards and security protocols.
• Regularly assess systems and applications for vulnerabilities, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Attend technical conferences, seminars, and training sessions to stay current with industry practices and technologies.
• Provide training opportunities for team members, ensuring alignment with evolving tools and methodologies.

• Proven experience leading diverse and hybrid teams, including remote and offshore developers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong…