Manager, Software Engineering

Position: Manager, Software Engineering
Location: Irving, TX (On-site/Hybrid)
Company: Symbiotic Services (on behalf of a leading global retail brand)

Overview

Symbiotic Services is recruiting a Software Engineering Manager to lead high-impact digital development teams for a globally recognized convenience and retail brand. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can drive innovation, deliver scalable software systems, and manage cross-functional development teams aligned with strategic digital transformation goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full software development lifecycle for enterprise systems.
  


• Lead complex, high-visibility development projects with strong ROI focus.
  


• Define and execute technical strategies and roadmaps in collaboration with business leaders.
  


• Instill and enforce best practices for coding, architecture, testing, and documentation.
  


• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and efficient technical solutions.
  


• Drive delivery timelines, stakeholder management, and resource planning.
  


• Ensure operational excellence and reliability of production services.
  


• Coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
  


• 10+ years of experience with RESTful APIs and server-side technologies.
  


• 7+ years of hands-on software development (Java, JavaScript, C#, or full stack).
  


• 3+ years in a software engineering leadership role with direct people management.
  


• Strong proficiency in microservices, cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), and CI/CD automation.
  


• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (MongoDB preferred).
  


• Proven ability to lead technical architecture discussions and large-scale project delivery.
  


• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  


• Familiarity with Agile development frameworks and risk mitigation strategies.
  

Compensation & Notes

• Estimated compensation: dependent on experience and location.
  


• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
  


• Benefits and bonus eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
  

Apply Today
Interested candidates should submit their resume to Symbiotic Services referencing “Software Engineering Manager – Retail Systems”.