Engineering Manager

Zoot Solutions•Bozeman, MT

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager within the Software organization at Zoot Enterprises is responsible for leading, developing, and supporting a team of engineers and/or QA while ensuring effective execution of software initiatives aligned with organizational priorities. This role focuses on people leadership, team health, delivery predictability, and operational effectiveness. The Engineering Manager partners closely with Staff Engineers, Project Technical Leads, Product, QA, Platform, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure engineering work is well-coordinated, sustainable, and aligned with business objectives. The Engineering Manager is accountable for cultivating a high-performing, collaborative, and growth-oriented team environment. While this role supports technical execution, architectural authority and technical standards remain within the technical leadership track (Staff and Principal Engineers). Specific team scope is determined based on organizational needs. The Software team is responsible for development, testing, and release of Zoot’s core software tools and services. For over 30 years, Zoot Enterprises has been a global provider of advanced origination, acquisition, and decision management solutions. Our customer-centric tools and services enable Zoot's clients to add value and differentiation, while providing nimble, scalable solutions for specific business objectives. Zoot provides a cloud based, secure processing environment. We offer tailored data driven decisioning technology solutions that empower our clients to streamline processes, increase flexibility and efficiency, accelerate growth, while accessing hundreds of cutting-edge data sources to help reduce risk.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field required.
5+ Years of previous work-related experience or an equal combination of education and experience.
Ability to successfully pass background screening.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers across assigned discipline(s).
Conduct performance evaluations, career development discussions, and ongoing coaching.
Set clear expectations aligned with the Engineering Career Framework.
Support growth planning, skill development, and succession planning.
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and professional growth.
Ensure engineering initiatives are appropriately staffed and prioritized.
Partner with Project Technical Leads and Staff Engineers to support successful execution.
Monitor workload, delivery health, and team capacity.
Identify and escalate risks impacting timeline, quality, or sustainability.
Promote sustainable pacing and prevent burnout.
Implement and refine development processes to improve predictability and efficiency.
Remove organizational impediments affecting team productivity.
Ensure consistent use of development standards, documentation practices, and delivery workflows.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across teams.
Partner with Product, QA, Platform, Architecture, and Operations to align execution with business objectives.
Facilitate clear communication across teams to reduce friction and ambiguity.
Support planning activities, roadmap alignment, and release coordination.
Participate in hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and team composition decisions.
Contribute to capacity planning and skill distribution strategies.
Collaborate with the Director of Software on organizational design and long-term planning.
Reinforce high standards for quality, reliability, and professional conduct.
Support teams in delivering secure, maintainable, and well-tested software.
Promote transparency, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with Zoot’s Policies and Procedures, Code of Business Conduct, and Employee Agreement.
Promote a service-focused culture emphasizing high-quality results for internal and external customers.