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# Manager, Software Engineering

- **Company:** Kelly Services Inc.
- **Location:** Coppell, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Scrum Methodology, Salesforce.Com, Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Datadog, Cloud Platform System, Event Driven Architecture, Enterprise Integration, Apache Kafka, Api Design, New Relic (SaaS), Microservices
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466707669&tx=FK1916FFG&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 5+ years of software engineering management experience
 * Experience leading distributed or offshore engineering teams
 * Strong .NET / C# background
 * Experience with microservices architectures
 * Experience building distributed systems
 * Event-driven architecture expertise
 * API design and integration experience
 * Cloud platform experience (AWS preferred)
 * Agile leadership experience
 * Sprint planning and capacity planning experience
 * Team coaching and mentorship experience
 * Technical design review and architectural leadership experience
 * Strong delivery and execution mindset

Desired Skills & Experience

 * Kafka event streaming experience
 * Identity and Access Management (IAM)
 * Authentication and Authorization platforms
 * Single Sign-On (SSO)
 * Salesforce integration experience
 * Datadog or New Relic
 * Platform modernization experience
 * Monolith decomposition initiatives
 * AI-assisted development tools
 * Engineering productivity programs
 * Financial technology or SaaS experience

## Description

* Lead two engineering teams consisting of approximately 10 engineers
 * Drive engineering execution, planning, and delivery
 * Participate in architecture and system design discussions
 * Coach engineers and technical leads
 * Improve software quality and development practices
 * Partner with Product and Engineering leadership
 * Support modernization efforts and platform scalability initiatives
 * Build strong collaboration between U.S. and offshore teams
 * Establish metrics and accountability frameworks
 * Promote adoption of AI development tools and best practices

Tech Breakdown

 * 40% .NET / C# Microservices
 * 20% Event-Driven Architecture & Kafka
 * 15% Cloud Technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP)
 * 15% APIs & Integrations
 * 10% Identity, Authentication & Platform Services

Daily Responsibilities

 * 40% Engineering Leadership & Team Management
 * 35% Technical Strategy, Architecture & Design Reviews
 * 25% Cross-Functional Collaboration, Planning & Execution

The Offer

 * Base Salary: $160,000 - $180,000
 * Target Bonus: 10%
 * Equity Participation Available
 * Hybrid Work Schedule
 * Leadership Growth Opportunity
 * High-Visibility Platform Ownership