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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Manager - **Company:** COMFRT LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Design of User Interfaces, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Backend, Codebase, Web Technologies - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=45c7e014a5d613e4 ## About the Role * 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a people management or team lead role * Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and growing high-performing engineering teams * Strong technical foundation with hands-on experience building and scaling web and backend systems * Experience with modern web technologies and architectures in a high-traffic eCommerce or direct-to-consumer environments * Solid understanding of software architecture, system design, APIs, and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) * Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects on time while managing competing priorities * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering across product, design, and data * Experience establishing engineering best practices, including code review, testing, CI/CD, and observability * Familiarity with agile development methodologies and modern team workflows * Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, and career development * Experience hiring and building diverse, inclusive engineering teams * A bias toward action, ownership, and continuous improvement * Experience collaborating closely with QA engineers to define test strategies, triage issues, and ensure quality across the release cycle * Experience partnering with UI/UX designers to translate product designs into polished, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces ## Description The Software Engineering Manager at Comfrt will lead and grow a team of engineers building the high-quality, scalable systems that power our direct-to-consumer experience, as well as internal tools used by teams and departments across the company. You will balance hands-on technical leadership with people management, partnering closely with product, design, and data teams to deliver reliable, performant features that delight our community. This is a role for someone who is passionate about developing engineers, driving engineering excellence, and translating business goals into clear technical roadmaps., * Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement * Set technical direction and drive the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, reliable systems powering the Comfrt eCommerce experience * Partner with product, design, and data teams to define roadmaps, scope projects, and translate business goals into clear engineering plans * Manage team execution, including sprint planning, prioritization, and on-time delivery of high-quality features * Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning to support each engineer's growth * Establish and uphold engineering best practices for code quality, testing, code review, documentation, and observability * Own technical hiring for the team, from sourcing and interviewing to onboarding new engineers * Drive operational excellence by improving system performance, reliability, and incident response processes * Remove blockers and shield the team from distractions while keeping stakeholders informed of progress and risks * Balance hands-on technical contributions with leadership responsibilities, staying close to the codebase and key technical decisions ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Getting to Know Your Legacy (System) with AI-Driven Software Archeology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1437-getting-to-know-your-legacy-system-with-ai-driven-software-archeology) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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