Engineering Manager

Job#: 3017439

Job Description:

We are currently is seeking an Engineering Manager / Leader to support an upcoming contract. In this role, the Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers in the design, development, and deployment of high-impact Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, blending hands-on technical leadership with project execution and cross-functional collaboration. The Engineering Manager will help define and communicate the team's roadmap and vision, drive day-to-day delivery across the engineering roadmap, guide technical architecture discussions, and ensure solutions are delivered with the quality, scalability, and documentation required to support the Navy's modernization objectives (including a modern data/application foundation and streamlined CI/CD).

This is a full-time, on-site position in Coronado, CA.

CFT offers a competitive benefit package and collaborative work environment with a strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Employment is contingent upon award.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to define and communicate the team's roadmap and vision, aligning engineering efforts with overall organizational goals
• Provide technical guidance and provide hands-on action when necessary
• Run the day-to-day execution of the engineering roadmap, overseeing projects from inception to completion
• Contribute to the design and evolution of technical architectures, capacity plans, and tooling strategies, prioritizing technical challenges and resource allocation
• Drive technical architecture discussions
• Maintain appropriate documentation
• Stay current with best practices and emerging technologies in developer infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science
• Minimum of ten (10) years writing code
• Minimum of ten (10) years of industry experience in an engineering management role in a Scrum-based environment
• Motivated by optimizing engineering teams
• Experience with systems, networking, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in reviewing code
• Experience with full developer tools to include CI/CD technologies, automation and pipelines, and automated testing.
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to visually present complex data and effectively communicate technical details to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and deployment (build, validate, release, operate)
• Proficient technical writing skills

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Occasional travel and overtime may be required

Required Clearances and Screenings

• This position is subject to a government background investigation (BI) and must meet eligibility for access to classified information. Candidates must have a current, in-scope Tier 3 (T3) BI.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.