Engineering Manager

Ampact•Minneapolis, MN

20d

About The Position

The Engineering Manager leads and mentors a team of software engineers while contributing directly to application development. This role partners with stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with business needs. The manager provides technical leadership, drives innovation, and ensures adherence to engineering best practices. The position balances strategic guidance with hands-on development work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
8+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in a hands-on technical role.
Experience leading or managing software engineering teams.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Solid understanding of agile development and modern software development practices.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and support software engineers and application analysts.
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and continuously improving team culture.
Contribute hands-on to coding, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
Oversee design and development of software solutions following best practices and architectural standards.
Drive implementation of features, enhancements, and technical improvements.
Partner with business users and stakeholders to understand requirements and priorities.
Manage timelines, resources, and project deliverables effectively.
Align work with other engineering teams to ensure consistency and system compatibility.
All other duties as assigned