Software Engineering Manager

Robert Half
Salt Lake City, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Salt Lake City, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
API
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Computing
Software Quality
Data Architecture
DevOps
Performance Tuning
Software Engineering
React
System Availability
Spring-boot
Backend
Front End Software Development
Microservices

Job description

  • Direct the redesign and redevelopment of a global logistics and e-commerce platform, replacing legacy architecture with a modern Java 24 and Spring Boot microservices ecosystem built for scale and reliability.
  • Oversee the creation of a carrier integration platform that provides consistent APIs for shipping, tracking, rating, and label generation across a broad international partner network.
  • Guide engineering decisions around modular system design, data architecture, performance optimization, and resilient service delivery to support continued business growth.
  • Lead and develop a geographically distributed engineering organization spanning front-end, back-end, quality assurance, DevOps, and people leadership functions.
  • Partner with product, architecture, commercial, and operations stakeholders to ensure technical priorities align with customer needs and business objectives.
  • Establish the engineering roadmap and drive execution against strategic goals while maintaining stability across existing production systems.
  • Promote high standards for software delivery by strengthening practices in code quality, testing, documentation, deployment, and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • Evaluate and introduce AI-enabled development approaches where they can improve productivity, software quality, and team effectiveness throughout the delivery lifecycle. Requirements - 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including significant time spent leading engineering teams and technical initiatives.
  • Strong background in Java and Spring-based application development within large-scale commercial or enterprise environments.
  • Proven experience designing cloud-native systems, preferably on AWS, using microservices, containers, and modern integration patterns.
  • Demonstrated success managing distributed or multinational engineering teams across multiple regions and time zones.
  • Ability to work effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional partners to translate business priorities into technical plans.
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies such as React and an understanding of how full-stack systems are delivered at scale.
  • Experience with platform, API, and data architecture in environments that require high availability, performance, and operational resilience.
  • Willingness to complete a Java coding assessment as part of the interview process. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Benefits & conditions

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About the company

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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