Manager, Software Engineering

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Omaha, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Software Engineering is responsible for the definition, analysis, design, and/or programming of complex systems or programs. This role collaborates with user personnel to define new system specifications and ensures appropriate inputs, files, reports, graphical displays, controls, system performance, volumes, and audit trails are properly designed and controlled. In addition to technical duties, the Manager, Software Engineering provides mentorship and guidance to junior and senior developers, assisting with task assignments, code reviews, and problem-solving. They act as a primary point of contact for user personnel and help coordinate the work of a global development team. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the developer team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and in line with company goals. They will provide leadership by setting clear expectations, offering guidance, and motivating team members to reach their potential. In addition, the incumbent will monitor performance, address issues as they arise, and foster a collaborative and positive work environment. This role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to support both individual and team success. The incumbent also assists in diagnosing and correcting programming errors in operational systems, ensuring software reliability and efficiency. The role requires a balance of technical leadership and people management, with a strong focus on engineering productivity, collaboration, and product quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience with ASP.NET, C#, and Oracle.
• Experience with cloud platforms particularly Azure.
• 5+ years in a leadership role (Manager, Lead, or similar).
• Background in manufacturing and ERP system integrations.
• Strong grasp of software engineering practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD).
• Cloud Strategy & Architecture Leadership
• AI/ML Integration in Cloud Platforms
• Zero Trust Security & Compliance Frameworks
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure, including App Services and PaaS offerings.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Project management and problem-solving skillsets

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Ability to stay current on all new developments within the Oracle database, C# and .NET programming languages
• Commitment to provide quality programs and services to both internal and external customers
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of the material, costs, techniques and processes used within the area
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks (Angular, React, etc.).
• Proven success managing distributed/global teams.

Responsibilities

• Performs project definition, analysis, and design activities on complex web and client applications while providing guidance to junior developers.
• Serves as the primary user contact for selected applications, ensuring clear communication between technical teams and end users.
• Functions as Project Manager for selected projects. This includes introductory supervisory responsibilities, such as overseeing the activities of programmer/analysts within assigned projects, assisting with task delegation, and ensuring project milestones are met.
• Writes, documents, implements, and maintains efficient computer programs and systems, while reviewing the work of junior team members for accuracy and adherence to best practices.
• Ensures the delivery of high-quality products, processes, and services to achieve company goals.
• Creates and manages database objects, writes SQL queries and procedures, and provides technical support for database-related development.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability across enterprise platforms.
• Drive cloud strategy and governance initiatives, aligning technology roadmaps with business objectives.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering technical leadership and best practices within the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML capabilities and modernize legacy systems using microservices and DevOps principles.
• Sets clear goals for the team by communicating expectations, performance standards, and project deadlines.
• Focuses on distributing work by assigning tasks based on team members’ skills, experience, and workload capacity.
• Monitors progress by tracking the status of tasks, adjusting deadlines or resources if needed, and ensuring team members have the support they need.
• Evaluates team performance and addresses performance issues.
• Maintains accountability for high standards of work quality and behavior within the team.
• Facilitate open communication and provide clarity to the team on their tasks, responsibilities, and organizational goals.
• Quickly identify problems or challenges and work with the team to find solutions.
• Use available data and input from the team to make informed decisions.
• Identify potential conflicts or disagreements within the team and resolve them in a fair, timely manner.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a global team of software engineers.
• Stay hands-on with code reviews, architecture, and solution design.
• Drive software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Oversee integrations between applications, ERP, and manufacturing systems.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of enterprise applications.
• Promote best practices in coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and agile methods.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align technology with business goals.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level