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# Manager - Software Engineering

- **Company:** ModivCare
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $116,700.0 - $160,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Quality, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, Software Organization, Grafana, Reliability of Systems, Technical Debt, Information Technology, Cloud Migration, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=72d3f2ffabc8ea7e

## About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you enjoy working in a service-oriented industry? If so, this opportunity may be the right fit for you!, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

 * Five (5) plus years of professional software development experience
 * Four (4) plus years of experience managing or leading software engineering teams
 * Strong understanding of modern software development practices and architecture
 * Experience with distributed systems and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
 * Proven ability to deliver complex software projects at scale
 * Hands-on experience with modern programming languages such as C#, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript
 * Familiarity with on-premises systems and cloud migration strategies
 * Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools
 * Strong data-driven decision-making and problem-solving skills

## Description

Modivcare is looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to join our team, responsible for leading software engineering teams in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions while delivering business value at scale.

This role…

 * Leads, mentors, and develops a team of software engineers through coaching, performance management, and career development planning
 * Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
 * Owns hiring, onboarding, succession planning, and overall team development
 * Promotes engineering excellence, quality standards, and operational rigor across the team
 * Guides architectural and design decisions to ensure scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems
 * Partners with senior engineers and architects to review system design, code quality, and technical strategies
 * Ensures adherence to secure coding practices, testing standards, and deployment processes
 * Balances technical debt reduction with delivery of new features and enhancements
 * Owns delivery commitments, ensuring milestones are achieved on time and with high quality
 * Plans and manages team capacity, roadmaps, and priorities aligned with business objectives
 * Identifies risks, dependencies, and trade-offs, communicating them proactively to stakeholders
 * Drives adoption of AI tools and best practices to improve development velocity
 * Continuously improves development processes and team effectiveness
 * Oversees operational support practices, including troubleshooting procedures and system reliability
 * Manages on-call rotations for mission-critical systems
 * Collaborates cross-functionally with Product, Design, QA, Security, Infrastructure, and Operations teams
 * Communicates technical concepts and delivery status to both technical and non-technical stakeholders


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