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# Manager, Engineering Platform Modernization

- **Company:** Isolved, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Distributed Computing Environment, Distributed Systems, Cloud Platform System, Terraform, Microservices
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=988d6dae0f478377

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technology management?, * 5+ years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years in an engineering management role

 * Proven experience managing senior and principal-level engineers, with the ability to enable high-performing teams through coaching and environment-setting rather than direct technical oversight
 * Strong program coordination skills, with the ability to manage dependencies, balance competing priorities, and drive multiple workstreams simultaneously
 * Sufficient technical depth to understand team deliverables, actively participate in technical discussions, and contribute hands-on when needed
 * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively translate complex technical concepts for both engineering teams and senior leadership
 * Demonstrated success working in a remote, distributed environment with a high degree of autonomy

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with .NET/C#, Azure, or distributed systems
 * Background supporting modernization, migration, or system decomposition initiatives
 * Experience in the HCM (Human Capital Management) domain

## Description

isolved is transforming its 7M+ line HCM platform into modern microservices and is seeking two Engineering Managers to support this initiative. Each role will lead and support a team of senior, principal-level engineers, focusing on removing obstacles, maintaining delivery momentum, and fostering growth. This position blends people leadership, program coordination, and hands-on contribution, working closely with domain teams and reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering, * Lead, coach, and retain a high-performing team of ~10 principal and senior engineers in a remote environment

 * Conduct regular 1:1s, deliver clear and actionable feedback, and drive individual development and career progression
 * Own team engagement and performance by proactively identifying and addressing burnout risks, team dynamics, and organizational health
 * Partner with senior leadership on hiring, onboarding, workforce planning, and team composition
 * Maintain visibility into delivery across multiple teams, including dependencies, risks, blockers, and sequencing
 * Act as a coordination point across teams, escalating issues early to minimize program-level impact
 * Ensure alignment to engineering standards and best practices, including architecture, AI development practices, Terraform IaC, and event governance
 * Facilitate team rituals and drive operational excellence by ensuring teams have the tools, clarity, and support needed to succeed
 * Contribute hands-on as needed through code reviews, technical guidance, tooling improvements, documentation, or targeted implementation support
 * Stay closely connected to day-to-day engineering work to provide informed insights and enable effective decision-making with senior leadership


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