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# Manager of Software Engineering

- **Company:** Strategic Employment Inc
- **Location:** Chattanooga, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Python (Programming Language), SQL Azure, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Responsive Web Design, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Web Services, Information Technology, Serverless Computing, Databricks
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us8dcc3b6282ccfd462eec21206609ceba/eaa

## About the Role

Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

 * 8+ years of software development experience in the .NET ecosystem
 * Proven experience managing/leading an engineering team
 * Strong experience with C#, .NET, JavaScript, Python, and/or Java.
 * Experience with Agile development methodologies.
 * Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, software architecture, and modern engineering best practices.
 * Working knowledge of AI-assisted development concepts (prompt engineering basics, model-assisted coding workflows, responsible AI governance).
 * Nice-to-have (not required): Salesforce, Databricks, Azure Functions, Azure Web Services, Azure SQL Services, responsive web application development.

## Description

My client, a Chattanooga-based equipment leasing and finance company, is looking for a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a small, mixed-stack engineering team (2 .NET developers and 1 Salesforce architect). In this role, you'll spend most of your time on people leadership - coaching, delivery, and stakeholder alignment - with about a quarter of your time on architecture and technical direction.
Manager, Software Engineering
Full time, direct hire
Onsite in Chattanooga, TN
Salary $150k
Responsibilities

 * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers (2 .NET developers, 1 Salesforce architect), providing technical guidance, coaching, and professional development.
 * Guide responsible adoption of AI-assisted development tools (coding, documentation, testing, workflow automation), ensuring outputs are reviewed and validated.
 * Manage resource allocation, workload balancing, and delivery timelines across mixed .NET/Salesforce workstreams.
 * Provide architectural guidance and technical direction on team projects (roughly 25% of the role).
 * Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance through code reviews and technical leadership.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
 * Manage project priorities, risks, issues, and escalations, ensuring timely resolution and delivery.
 * Coordinate cross-training across the .NET and Salesforce sides of the team.
 * Serve as liaison with external vendors and technology partners on select projects.
 * Communicate technical concepts, project updates, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.


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