Software Engineering Manager

Builders Capital-posted 2 days ago

Full-time • Manager

Onsite • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Builders Capital is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead our growing engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives on mentoring engineers, shaping architecture, and driving delivery of scalable software solutions that power the nation’s largest private construction lender. As a Software Engineering Manager, you’ll balance leadership and technical excellence - guiding teams through complex design and implementation challenges while remaining close to the code. You’ll partner with Product, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to deliver high-impact systems that serve our lending and borrower platforms. Builders Capital is the nation's leading private construction lender, providing innovative financing solutions to professional homebuilders. We are committed to empowering our clients with the capital and expertise they need to succeed in the dynamic residential construction market.

Lead and Mentor: Manage a team of software engineers and technical leads, fostering an environment of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Architecture and Design: Oversee architectural decisions for backend APIs, web applications, and integration layers; ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability across systems.
Hands-On Development: Contribute to critical codebases when needed - providing technical guidance, conducting code reviews, and ensuring engineering excellence.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to define technical strategy, roadmaps, and resource planning aligned with business goals.
Process Ownership: Establish and refine SDLC processes, CI/CD pipelines, testing practices, and code quality standards across all teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver high-quality features on schedule.
Performance Management: Set clear expectations, conduct regular one-on-ones, and guide engineers through career growth and skill development.
Operational Excellence: Monitor system health, uptime, and performance metrics; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.
Innovation: Stay current on emerging technologies in Node.js, and cloud platforms (Azure), introducing tools and frameworks that accelerate delivery.

Must be able to work in either our Ft. Lauderdale, FL office or Puyallup, WA office - this is a full-time in-office position.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
8+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years leading teams or managing engineers.
Proven experience delivering scalable, cloud-hosted applications using Node.js, React, REST APIs, and Microsoft SQL Server.
Strong background in Azure (App Services, Functions, DevOps, Application Insights, etc.) and modern CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent understanding of software architecture principles (microservices, domain-driven design, event-driven systems).
Experience mentoring and developing engineers - balancing people leadership with hands-on technical depth.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and business stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
A passion for quality, innovation, and operational reliability.

Innovative Environment: Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the construction finance industry with access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
Work Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work environment where you can balance team leadership with your personal life.
National Impact: Be part of a nationwide operation that’s shaping the future of construction financing and making a difference for builders, developers, and homeowners across the U.S.
Health Insurance – We’ve got you covered! Builders Capital pays 100% of your medical insurance premiums to keep you healthy and stress-free, offering a PPO and HSA plans.
Competitive Compensation – We offer competitive wages that reward your expertise and hard work.
Paid Time Off – Take time to recharge with 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
Paid Holidays – Enjoy 10 paid holidays throughout the year so you can spend quality time with family, friends, or doing whatever you love.
We’re here to support you both professionally and personally—because when you thrive, we all thrive.

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