Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Pampered Chef•Addison, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Why This Role Matters Our technology powers a business that helps thousands of entrepreneurs grow their income and change their lives. And we’re at a pivotal moment: transforming how we build software, how fast we deliver it, and how we engage and grow the people who make it happen. We’re looking for a Senior Manager of Software Engineering who wants to lead not just code output, but people, culture, and progress. Someone who sees engineering leadership as a craft and takes pride in raising the bar for delivery, innovation, and team health. If you’re energized by developing people, shaping engineering practices, and positioning a team to operate like a world-class organization, this role gives you the ownership, visibility, and influence to make it happen. We’re evolving our technology toward a modern, modular, and scalable ecosystem. Our current environment includes: Frontend: Angular, React, TypeScript, and Next.js Backend: Node.js and Java (legacy services), and REST APIs Eventing and Messaging: Kafka Cloud and Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFormation, and Lambda) CI/CD and Tooling: Jenkins, Bitbucket, Jira, Dynatrace, Snyk, and AI-assisted development tools E-commerce Platform: A composable microservices architecture with Hybris still powering select core services We’re modernizing from a monolithic legacy platform toward a flexible, event-driven, and composable architecture. You’ll play a direct role in shaping this transformation. Why You’ll Love This Role You get real ownership, shaping how engineering operates You’ll build something, not maintain something, in an active transformation phase Clear runway for growth You’ll lead people, practices, and progress, not just ceremonies and reporting You’ll help define what “world-class engineering” means here and build toward it You’ll work with leaders who want your voice, not just your status updates

Requirements

Proven success leading high-performing engineering teams (7–15 engineers ideal range)
A track record improving delivery velocity, quality, or engineering culture
Experience coaching and developing engineers, including mid-level and senior roles
Ability to partner with Product while still owning delivery
Strategic thinking without losing execution discipline
A self-starter who identifies and solves problems proactively

Responsibilities

Lead A blended team of about 14 engineers (7 full-time employees and 7 contractors) with room to shape, coach, and grow the group
Ownership of delivery outcomes, with true end-to-end accountability for results
Engineering excellence across quality, performance, security, operations, and delivery
A culture centered around autonomy with accountability, learning, and continuous improvement
Cross-functional impact alongside Product, Architecture, and Business leaders