Software Engineering Manager
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Docker (Software) Cloud Technologies Team Effectiveness Business Valuation Financial Services Career Development Business Priorities Amazon Web Services Employee Onboarding Succession Planning Software Engineering Technology Solutions Technical Leadership Microsoft SQL Servers Emerging Technologies Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Performance Engineering Applications Architecture Software Quality (SQA/SQC) Scrum (Software Development) Cloud Computing Architecture Python (Programming Language) Continuous Improvement Process Cross-Functional Collaboration Financial Technology (FinTech) Employee Performance Management Application Programming Interface (API), This opportunity supports a fast-growing organization within the financial services industry focused on modernizing its engineering practices, strengthening technical leadership, and driving scalable, cloud-enabled solutions. The Software Engineering Manager will play a critical role in leading engineering teams through transformation initiatives, enhancing delivery effectiveness, and ensuring alignment between technology solutions and business objectives.
This role directly impacts key initiatives including improving software quality standards, advancing cloud architecture adoption, enabling AI-assisted development practices, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement., * Lead, coach, and develop a team of software engineers through mentorship, performance management, and career development planning
- Partner with Product, Scrum, and IT leadership to improve delivery health, team effectiveness, and execution consistency
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across applications, integrations, APIs, and cloud-based solutions
- Drive engineering excellence through best practices in code quality, testing, security, and maintainability
- Support hiring, onboarding, and succession planning to build and sustain high-performing teams
- Facilitate technical decision-making, helping teams evaluate tradeoffs and align solutions with business goals
- Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and proactive problem-solving
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including adoption of modern engineering tools, automation, and AI-enabled development practices
- Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term business and platform strategy
Project Initiatives & Impact
- Strengthening engineering capabilities and team maturity across the organization
- Driving cloud adoption and modern application architecture practices
- Enhancing delivery predictability and operational stability
- Supporting innovation through emerging technologies and AI tools
- Improving cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product, and business stakeholders
- Elevating engineering standards, governance, and technical decision frameworks, Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Related Jobs Software Engineering Manager TEKsystems Sioux Falls, SD*On-Site MySQL Operations Leadership Automation Mentorship Governance Innovation Scalability Adaptability Communication Accountability .NET Framework Decision Making Computer Science Agile Methodology Docker (Software) Cloud Technologies Team Effectiveness Business Valuation Financial Services Career Development Business Priorities Amazon Web Services Employee Onboarding Succession Planning Software Engineering Technology Solutions Technical Leadership Microsoft SQL Servers Emerging Technologies Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Performance Engineering Applications Architecture Software Quality (SQA/SQC) Scrum (Software Development) Cloud Computing Architecture Python (Programming Language) Continuous Improvement Process Cross-Functional Collaboration Financial Technology (FinTech) Employee Performance Management Application Programming Interface (API) +0
Requirements
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- 3+ years of experience leading or managing software engineering teams
- Strong background in software engineering with the ability to guide technical decisions and mentor developers
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Proven ability to coach, develop, and retain technical talent
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to balance technical excellence, business priorities, and risk management
- Demonstrated mindset of accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvement, * Experience within financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries
- Exposure to cloud technologies, APIs, and enterprise application architecture
- Experience supporting architecture reviews and engineering governance practices
- Familiarity with technologies such as AWS, Docker, MySQL, MSSQL, .NET, Python, or similar frameworks
Success Metrics
- Team engagement, retention, and development
- Delivery effectiveness and predictability
- Adoption of engineering standards and best practices
- Quality and scalability of technical solutions
- Cross-functional collaboration and alignment with business goals