Manager Software Engineer
Remote
Duration: 5 months 
Role is remote based and can be anywhere eastern time. Also this is potentially temp to hire

Oversee and support a portfolio of different teams of back-end, front-end, and full-stack developers, as well as QA and QC resources. In this dotted-line leadership role, you will focus on process efficiency, quality improvements, team utilization, and reporting while working closely with Agile teams and prioritization frameworks.

Team Oversight & Coordination
• Oversee the design and execution by the development teams. Ensure strategic priorities are met, resource allocations are aligned to development and business timelines, and workflows are efficient and scalable.
• Partner with Scrum Masters, Product Managers, Architects, and Technical Leads to ensure development activities align with business priorities and software development methodology processes i.e. Agile, Waterfall, etc.
• Serve as point of contact for leadership on development teams’ capacity planning, performance, utilization, and operational needs.
• Follow and assure team adherence to SDLC framework.

Process & Quality Improvements
• Identify and implement efficiencies in development workflows, Agile ceremonies, and collaboration across teams.
• Drive process standardization to improve development velocity, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance overall team productivity.
• Work closely with QA and QC teams to ensure testing best practices are consistently followed.
• Accountable for solutions delivering high-quality data and insights to customers and internal stakeholders

Resource Utilization & Reporting
• Monitor and report on team utilization, capacity, and workload distribution to support optimal resource allocation.
• Track and analyze development spend to ensure efficient use of resources and budget adherence.
• Provide leadership with regular reports on development progress, risks, and operational insights.
• Ensure alignment with current and emerging technology best practices, dependencies (e.g., enterprise plan of record, key technology changes), and assists in funding discussions.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as a liaison between development teams, product management, and senior leadership to ensure smooth execution of priorities.
• Partner with HR and direct line managers to support hiring, onboarding, and career development initiatives for development team members.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the software development function.
• Collaborate across the businesses to solicit requirements and drive value in a matrixed organization.


Qualifications
Required Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in software development, project management, or operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Preferred Experience:
- Prior experience with enterprise data platforms, analytics solutions, or cloud-based development environments.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement processes, software testing best practices, and development lifecycle optimization.
- Familiarity with AI/ML-based development, MLOps, and automation.
- Familiarity with emerging technology and advocating for relevant adoption.

Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) and how to support teams within these frameworks.
- Familiarity with cloud-based platforms such as AWS, Snowflake, and Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with process improvement, operational efficiency, and reporting tools is a plus.
- Knowledge or prior experience using Jira, GitHub, Confluence, Clarity Skills:
- Experience working with cross-functional development teams, including developers and QA/QC professionals.
- Ability to analyze and report on team performance, utilization, and spend.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 50.00/hr.