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# Software Engineering Manager

- **Company:** BEST RATE LOAN LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $240,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/38321670-6267-4e46-9aa8-30c94ba2d445

## About the Role

* 10+ years of software development experience, with strong full-stack or backend development skills.
 * 4+ years in an engineering leadership or team lead role with direct reports.
 * Deep expertise in Java, React, Node.js, Python etc. Experience with microservices, event-driven architecture, or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
 * Experience designing scalable systems and working with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure).
 * AI driven development experience
 * Strong communication and people skills; you can inspire and align both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Startup or high-growth company experience is a plus.

## Description

We are looking for a Hands-On Software Engineering Manager who thrives in both leadership and code. In this role, you'll lead a team of talented engineers while actively contributing to architecture, design, and development of our core systems. You'll play a key role in scaling the team, ensuring technical excellence, and driving product innovation from concept to deployment., * Lead by example - Write, review, and ship production-quality code regularly (~30-50% of time).

 * Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver features that drive business outcomes.
 * Mentor, coach, and grow engineers through regular 1:1s, career planning, and technical feedback.
 * Drive the team to use AI methods to increase the overall development productivity
 * Own team execution and delivery: set priorities, remove blockers, and keep projects on track.
 * Define and drive engineering best practices including testing, CI/CD, system design, and code quality.
 * Participate in architecture reviews and help shape long-term technical direction.
 * Recruit and onboard top engineering talent.


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