Software Engineering Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineering Manager passionate about delivering exceptional software experiences and leading high-performing teams. As a key leader on the Digital Banking team, this individual will guide the development of features that enhance our clients’ customer experience, ensuring high-quality execution from concept through production. They will work closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive, impactful solutions that align with business goals.

The Engineering Manager will lead by example—simplifying complex problems into scalable architectures, championing engineering best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In a fast-paced Agile environment, they will balance hands-on technical contributions with strategic leadership, empowering engineers to consistently deliver production-ready code. Ideal candidates are collaborative, solutions-focused, and committed to team development, mentoring others while driving technical excellence and operational efficiency.

Product Summary

Our mission is to enable community, mid-market, and large financial institutions to deliver exceptional account-related services in a cost-efficient way. Our best-in-class servicing platform offers a superior experience for both customers and bankers, driving efficiency through best-practice workflows, streamlined processes, and end-to-end automation.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Define product technology strategy and vision

• Manage and prioritize technology roadmap and initiatives

• Own engineering key results and performance metrics

Product Strategy, Vision, and Planning

• Partner with Product Managers to develop a technology-aligned product vision and roadmap

• Participate in PI planning and agile ceremonies to provide technical insights for prioritization and delivery

• Identify technology enhancements, product gaps, and feature ideas to inform the roadmap

• Recommend strategic technology investments aligned with business goals and user needs

• Support product teams in translating complex business needs into user stories and technical solutions

Product Design and Development

• Oversee design, development, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions across product teams

• Establish and enforce technical standards, guidelines, and best practices for consistency and quality

• Collaborate with Architects and Engineering Managers to manage system dependencies and risks

• Participate in agile development events such as demos and reviews

• Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams with a focus on career development and innovation

• Foster an environment where engineers are encouraged to experiment and contribute new technical ideas

• Provide constructive feedback through code reviews to enhance technical value and quality

Performance Measurement and Optimization

• Monitor delivery and quality metrics at the product level to identify trends and drive technical improvements

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technology roles, with increasing responsibilities in engineering management

• Strong understanding of multi-tenant, cloud-based, high-transaction systems

• Experience in full-stack enterprise Java development, including HTML5, JavaScript, Angular/React

• Expertise in Scaled Agile (e.g., SAFe), Scrum, Lean quality, and test automation methodologies

• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java), cloud technologies, and tools such as Jira

• Strategic technical thinker capable of developing and communicating a product-aligned technology roadmap

• Proven leadership skills to develop and manage cross-functional engineering teams

• Effective collaboration skills to support teams in problem-solving and decision-making

• Experience working with RTEs, STEs, and stakeholders to align and execute strategic themes

• Strong knowledge of continuous delivery and agile at scale practices

• Ability to serve as an Agile coach and advisor, promoting a self-directed and accountable team culture

• Balances technical oversight with empowering teams to innovate and own their solutions

Product Specific Qualifications / Skillsets

• Experience in digital banking, core banking, CRM system desirable

• Java, JEE, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Rest

• React, React Native, Redux

• Hibernate, JPA

• Postgres

• Kafka, Kafka Connect, Redis