Manager, Software Engineering

$140,000 - $160,000/Yr

Epsilon - Westminster, CO

Full-time - Manager

Westminster, CO

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on manager to lead our Abacus "Core Apps" team responsible for the development and maintenance of critical backend Linux command-line applications. This role involves overseeing a team of engineers, driving improvements in scalability, efficiency, and code quality, while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of six engineers, guiding development efforts and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Oversee the management of the team backlog, assign tasks, and monitor progress to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Coordinate project logistics, optimize resource allocation, and drive continuous improvement in processes and codebase maintainability.
• Foster an environment that leverages each engineer's strengths while addressing areas for growth.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Advocate for software engineering best practices, including test automation and code quality.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to established coding standards.
• Collaborate closely with other team leads and departments to achieve shared objectives.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, team-building, and mentoring capabilities.
• Expertise in C++ and associated development tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or shell scripting.
• Experience with test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and software development best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• A track record of problem-solving and debugging complex applications.
• Proficient in data analytics and attention to detail.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools.
• Experience in developing or porting software to cloud platforms like AWS.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• 2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role.

Benefits

• Adoption assistance
• Commuter assistance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement