Manager of Software Engineering - Bethpage, NY

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Manager of Software Engineering to lead and inspire our talented front-end engineering team. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background in service-based architecture, outstanding leadership skills, and a passion for delivering innovative software solutions for Frontend applications (Mobile and Web).

In this role, you will lead the development and execution of our technology roadmap to create the most scalable and optimized Frontend services for our customers and field technicians. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure the delivery of high-quality products that meet both customer needs and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, encouraging learning, innovation, and collaboration.
• Owns 2+ scrums with accountability for the results.
• Go-to advocate for Frontend services in the organization.
• Prioritize and eliminate technical debt.
• Use prototypes and proof of concepts as the primary for deep and detailed explorations of architecture and software designs.
• Set the technical direction for Frontend services, applying best practices and innovative solutions.
• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and secure code across repositories.
• Design and deliver scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions that align with technical and business goals.
• Lead the development and maintenance of APIs for mobile and web applications.
• Ensure smooth communication and teamwork between engineering, product, and business teams.
• Set clear goals, provide feedback, and promote a growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Comfortable working with live production systems, debugging issues, and taking careful actions with protection against damage.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Experience managing software development projects, including scoping, planning, and execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on finding creative solutions to complex challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication to different audiences.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, foster collaboration, and drive results.
• Experience with Google cloud and its capabilities.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Go and Java).