Manager, Software Engineering

Allied Benefit Systems•Chicago, IL

10d•$130,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

The Manager of Software Engineering will provide leadership for design and implementation of software architecture for Allied Benefit Systems. This role is also responsible for managing internal application development, setting up reliable and scalable platforms. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with previous management experience or team lead experience and the ability to build and guide an effective software team through mentorship, coaching, technical and strategic leadership.

Requirements

At least 10 years’ experience in architecting and supporting development of software systems including at least 3 years of supervisory experience required
Ability to facilitate working architecture sessions with diverse participants including technical leaders and stakeholders
Hands on experience with developing system models, UML diagrams, workflow diagrams and detailed documentation to explain architectural blueprints
Experience with identifying technology needs and gaps, identifying potential solutions and alternatives
Experience with C#, .NET, MS SQL Server, API development
Deep knowledge of industry standards and best practices
Experience with orchestrating monitoring and alerting solutions for database systems
Ability to create an escalation process to prevent downtime and adhere to SLAs
Experience in data best practices and processes for data architecture
Excellent analytical and organization skills
Self-starter with high motivation and passion to learn, adapt constantly, evolve, and grow
Maintain high standards of data quality and integrity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Define, Articulate and Execute web development strategies to provide secure, highly available, scalable websites that improve overall resiliency, functionality, and enable operational management optimization.
Provide hands-on management and individualized support to software engineers on one or more cross-functional teams responsible for designing, building, and orchestrating reliable data pipelines, storage, and transformation solutions.
Influence technology strategy and drive data initiatives for the department, working collaboratively across team boundaries to share common infrastructure and functional capabilities.
Drive data and systems architecture planning, helping teams to make data platforms, tooling, and other technology decisions that align with organizational goals and priorities.
Develop technical roadmaps and lead prioritization of technical investments that balance product vision, compliance with privacy and security policies, and the quality of systems that support our data products and platforms.
Closely interact with Directory of Database Engineering and Director of Solution Architecture to design, support and build Allied applications.
Partner with peer leaders within Product, Analytics, and Engineering to understand and address gaps or improvement opportunities within the department related to technology, collaboration, team health, operational workflows and other internal needs.
Advise resource planning, personnel decisions, and team structures to meet current and anticipate future needs of the department.
Hire and onboard new database engineers, setting up the tone, policy, and goals for building a diverse, high-quality engineering team.
Lead, coach, motivate, and develop. Responsible for one-on-one meetings, performance appraisals, growth opportunities, and attracting new talent.
Clearly communicate expectations, provide employees with the training, resources, and information needed to succeed.
Actively engage, coach, counsel and provide timely, and constructive performance feedback.
Other duties as assigned.