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# Software Engineering Manager

- **Company:** SPECTRIO LLC
- **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Backend, Containerization, Information Technology, Zendesk, Docker
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=79987451320ff277

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Team member evaluation?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

 * Leadership Experience: 2+ years of experience directly managing and mentoring Software Engineers (including 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and career development).
 * Technical Background: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong foundation in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and architectural design patterns.

Technical & Operational Skills

 * Multi-Stack Familiarity: Experience managing engineering teams working across diverse tech stacks (familiarity with environments like .NET, Java, Python, or JavaScript/Node.js is a plus).
 * Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience or strong working knowledge of cloud hosting services (specifically AWS), containerization (Docker), and modern CI/CD pipelines.
 * Modern Agile Mastery: Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, with a proven track record of using team metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time) to optimize delivery.
 * Cross-Functional Capabilities: Experience partnering closely with Product Owners and managing/collaborating with QA resources to ensure high-quality releases.

Soft Skills

 * Problem Solving: Analytical and detail-oriented with decisive judgment and strong escalation management skills.
 * Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for cross-functional stakeholders (Backend, Device, Support, etc.)., + < 3 Years of Service: 15 days per year.
 + 3-5 Years of Service: 17 days per year.
 + 5+ Years of Service: 20 days per year.

## Description

People & Performance Management

 * Performing One-on-Ones: Regular touchpoints focusing on career growth, unblocking issues, and building trust (not just project status updates).
 * Performance Management & Reviews: Setting expectations, delivering continuous feedback, and writing formal performance reviews.
 * Hiring & Firing: Team building, interviewing, onboarding new talent, and managing exits or performance improvement plans (PIPs).
 * Approving Timesheets: Handling administrative approvals accurately and on time.

Agile Process & Delivery

 * Sprint Grooming & Planning: Partnering with the team to ensure the backlog is refined, estimated, and ready for a successful sprint start.
 * Running Daily Standups & Retrospectives: Facilitating continuous alignment and helping the team reflect on how to improve their processes.
 * Sprint Reviews: Representing the team's accomplishments and deliverables at the end-of-sprint review meetings.
 * Team Metrics & KPIs: Tracking and reporting on team health and delivery performance (e.g., velocity, cycle time, burndown charts).

Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration

 * Product Owner Partnership: Collaborating with the Product Owner (PO) to align on product priorities, roadmap feasibility, and defining upcoming work.
 * Cross-Team Design Sessions: Participating in architectural and design alignments with leaders across the backend, device, and in-reality teams to ensure technical cohesion.

Support & Escalation Management

 * Production Escalations: Serving as the point person for managing and resolving high-priority production issues and outages.
 * Support-to-Engineering Pipeline: Working with the Support team to triage, prioritize, and transition escalations from Zendesk into actionable Jira tickets.


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