Manager, Software Engineering (Java, React V18+, SpringBoot v3+)

Overview

Remote
On Site
Hybrid
$Depend on Exp
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 C2H

Skills

People Management
Leadership
Team Building
Web Applications
Strategic Management
FOCUS
Mentorship
Quality Assurance
Automated Testing
UPS
Continuous Improvement
Software Development Methodology
Reporting
Sprint
KPI
Collaboration
IT Management
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Software Development
Agile
Communication
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Decision-making
React.js
Management
Java
Spring Framework
RESTful
Microservices
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Scrum
Git
Bitbucket
Unit Testing
JUnit
PostgreSQL
Database
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Docker
Kubernetes
Agile Management
JIRA
Confluence

Job Details

- Manager, Software Engineering

Project Location remote

Project Duration- 6 month contract to hire

Visa-:

Job Description-:

Will have 7 reports - 3 in the US and 4 in India (they work US based hours)

They will look at candidates that have strong lead experience that want to take the next step to becoming a manager

Industry background - Utilities background would be nice to have

Certifications - AWS Certified Solutions Architect would be nice to have

Top skills - Strong tech stack, very process oriented, delivery driven while doing things the right way, strong people management skills (this is a new team), and best practices with security and quality.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Manager to lead and mentor a global team of software engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in React, Java Spring Boot, and cloud-native development in AWS, along with proven leadership capabilities. You will be responsible for the team building and deploying an upcoming cloud-native web application. The role will balance both hands-on technical leadership and strategic management, with a focus on delivering business-critical applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead and manage a delivery-focused team of software engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure their professional growth and success.
  • Provide hands-on guidance and direction for designing, building, and maintaining cloud-native applications and integrations. Drive architectural decisions and ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and efficient.
  • Manage the software development life cycle (SDLC), ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of products. Collaborate closely with QA teams to ensure automated testing, code reviews, and best practices are followed.
  • Collaborate with Product team to deliver projects from inception to completion. Ensure that engineering efforts align with product goals and deliver value to the business.
  • Partner with Scrum Lead on ceremonies when required, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Engage team members through 1-on-1 meetings to provide ongoing feedback.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the team to innovate and adopt SDLC best practices.
  • Monitor and report on sprint metrics and team KPIs.
  • Collaborate with Senior Engineering Director to fulfill strategic corporate engineering objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

  • 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in technical leadership or management role.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong background in software development with emphasis on building testable, enterprise-grade applications.
  • Proven experience working with cloud platforms (AWS)
  • Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD pipelines, automation, containerization, infrastructure-as-code, etc.).
  • Solid understanding agile methodologies, particularly working with Scrum.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage projects to defined timelines.

Technical Knowledge/Familiarity:

  • React (v18+) with modern state management and component architecture.
  • Java Spring Boot (v3+), including reactive programming and microservices
  • RESTful design, microservices, and event-driven architectures
  • CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps)
  • Scrum (Jira)
  • Git-based repositories (Bitbucket)
  • Unit test frameworks (JUnit)
  • PostgreSQL / Aurora or similar database technology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE):

  • Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.).
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with serverless architecture and event-driven programming.
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools (DataDog, ELK Stack, etc.)
  • Experience with agile project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
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