Software Dev Manager I

Salary: $149K to $200K, with a 15% bonus and RSUs

Start Date : Immediate

Worksite : Hybrid work schedule, 3 days in Hercules office/week

We are looking for a seasoned, hands-on Software Engineering Manager with a strategic mindset who thrives on action. In this role, you will lead multiple teams of full-stack engineers, overseeing the development and scaling of web applications while balancing technical and business objectives. You lead by example, inspiring your team through mentorship, technical expertise, and alignment of priorities to achieve measurable business outcomes.

With a strong foundation in both DevOps and full-stack development , you excel at guiding cross-functional teams in React , Node.js , MySQL , NoSQL , AWS , and CI/CD practices . You will focus on building high-quality, maintainable software that supports scalability and long-term organizational goals. Collaboration, accountability, and fostering a culture of innovation are at the heart of your leadership style.

How You’ll Make An Impact:

• Team Leadership & Development : Lead, mentor, and coach multiple engineering teams, creating a collaborative, psychologically safe, and high-performance environment.
• Strategic Roadmapping : Collaborate with Product and Program Managers to create long-term development roadmaps, aligning technical capabilities with business priorities.
• Technical Leadership : Provide hands-on leadership in React , Node.js , TypeScript , MySQL , NoSQL , and AWS technologies. Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the team adopts the best tools and strategies.
• Agile Processes & DevOps : Lead Agile teams, promote CI/CD practices , and ensure efficient and reliable software delivery through iterative, frequent releases.
• Platform Ownership : Take ownership of the performance, scalability, and reliability of the systems your teams build, fostering maintainable, resilient architectures.
• Full-Stack Development : Guide the development of scalable web applications, ensuring the right mix of front-end (React) and back-end (Node.js) expertise across the teams.
• Database Management : Oversee the implementation and optimization of relational databases like MySQL and NoSQL systems, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Act as a key partner with Product, Design, and other Engineering departments to align priorities, resolve blockers, and meet deadlines.
• Process Optimization : Foster continuous learning and improvement, evolve engineering processes, and prioritize technical debt reduction for scalability and maintainability.
• Business & Technical Alignment : Translate technical challenges into business insights and advocate for engineering needs at the executive level.

What You Bring:

• Experience : 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role managing full-stack development teams.
• Technical Skills : Strong proficiency in React , Node.js , MySQL , NoSQL , TypeScript , AWS , and DevOps best practices . Experience with object-oriented and functional programming.
• Leadership Skills : Proven track record of leading diverse teams and delivering complex projects in fast-paced environments.
• Cloud & Architecture : Expertise in cloud-based architectures and hands-on experience with AWS (preferred) or other cloud platforms.
• Agile Methodologies : In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies with experience leading teams in CI/CD environments .

Nice-to-Have :

• Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) .
• Exposure to Machine Learning or IoT applications.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client