Software Engineering Manager

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will: Guide engineers in building maintainable, testable frontend and backend systems using Vue.js and Django Ensure engineers take full ownership of development lifecycle activities including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support Provide hands-on technical mentorship through code reviews, pairing, design discussions, and troubleshooting Process & Ways of Working Establish and reinforce simple, lightweight development processes that reduce friction and unnecessary overhead Partner closely with customers, product owners, designers, and stakeholders to ensure clear requirements and smooth execution Translate business needs into executable technical work through strong collaboration and communication Act as a technical sounding board for product discussions without owning product prioritization Lead, coach, and develop a team of software engineers across varying experience levels Set clear expectations for quality, ownership, and delivery while fostering a supportive, high-trust environment Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, goal setting, and career development planning Participate in hiring, onboarding, and team growth as the organization scales Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 6+ years of professional software development experience 2-5 years of experience in a formal or informal technical leadership or people management role JavaScript / Vue.js Python / Django RESTful APIs Experience working in agile development environments Demonstrated ability to lead teams delivering production software under real-world constraints Experience managing teams that build internal business applications or platforms Experience working with cloud-based deployments and modern DevOps workflows (e.g., GitLab CI, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of frontend architecture and data-driven UI development Experience balancing speed, quality, and technical debt in fast-moving environments Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical audiences Engineers are productive, engaged, and growing in their careers The team consistently delivers high-quality internal tools that reduce friction and manual work Development processes are simple, predictable, and continuously improving Technical decisions support both rapid delivery and long-term maintainability Strong partnership exists between engineering, product, and design without blurred ownership You are a trusted technical leader whose code sets the standard for the team