Software Engineering Manager

Grand Circle Corporation•Boston, MA

20d•$170,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Grand Circle Corporation is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead and develop a team of engineers responsible for building reliable, scalable, and engaging digital experiences that support their travel brands and customers. This role requires a blend of technical and people leadership, guiding a high-performing development team while collaborating with Product, QA, Project Management, and Engineering stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer-facing web solutions. The company is a leader in international travel for Americans aged 50+ and is headquartered in Boston, MA, with a global presence.

Requirements

7+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years leading or managing software engineering teams.
Experience developing customer-facing web applications and services using Next.js, React, and C#.
Strong understanding of modern software design principles, including SOLID principles, Domain-Driven Design, and common design patterns.
Experience with Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms.
Proven experience coaching, mentoring, and developing software engineers.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while driving continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, supporting their technical growth, career development, and overall performance.
Provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle, from solution design through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
Guide architectural discussions and technical decision-making to ensure scalable, secure, maintainable, and high-performing applications.
Drive engineering best practices including code quality, automated testing, Agile delivery, and continuous improvement.
Partner cross-functionally with Product, QA, Project Management, and Engineering teams to deliver customer-focused digital solutions.
Monitor engineering and operational metrics to improve delivery predictability, software quality, and system reliability.
Support cloud-based application development and deployment using Microsoft Azure.
Help evaluate technical tradeoffs, delivery risks, and implementation strategies while balancing business priorities and long-term sustainability.
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive engineering culture that encourages continuous learning and improvement.