Manager, Software Engineering

Position Summary: The Manager, Software Engineering leads the Platform team (2-3 employees) within the CDS organization while serving as a hands-on technical leader on the MediaScale development team. This player/coach role is approximately 70% technical and 30% management, with primary responsibility for designing, developing, and supporting applications in Linux server environments, while also providing team leadership, coaching, planning, and performance management. The role helps establish technical direction, support strategic objectives, and deliver high-quality software solutions. Strong Linux expertise and hands-on Linux application development experience are required. This is a hybrid position based in the Metro Atlanta area. Key Responsibilities: - Lead a small team of developers including mentorship (technical and soft skills), career path definition, conducting 1 on 1 sessions, performance reviews, and daily work management. The team is responsible for common components like Linux operating system, Monitoring, Security, Configuration and deployment management - Act as an overall technical lead and product owner. Lead design and development activities. - Work effectively with key stakeholders in Product Management, Architecture, Scrum Masters, and adjacent development teams. - Move fluidly from the big picture to details to day-to-day tasks and status to lead the engineering team’s successful delivery of features and releases - Have ownership of the products with a large field install-base, maintain customer satisfaction, and help close new opportunities by prioritizing a backlog of bug fixes as well as new features. - Establish timelines for both long-term high-level initiatives and short-term deliverables, release schedules and sprints. - Constantly review processes, including Agile practices, and find ways to improve efficiency. Promote Agile practices within organization. - Proactively remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress. Identify communication gaps, manage customer escalations, and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities. Qualifications: Education: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent major. Experience: - 10+ years of technology experience in software design and enterprise product development - Experience and fluency with Agile software development practices, including leadership roles in a Scrum team. - Proficiency in Jira including using Jira boards for release and sprint management activities - 7+ years of experience managing and leading teams of software engineers - 10+ years of software development experience, preferably with Go and Python - Experience in virtualization and cloud-native deployments, ansible, Docker and Kubernetes - Linux expertise and app development in Linux is a must - Experience with internet and Linux security is a huge plus - Experience with monitoring solutions like Prometheus and Grafana is a plus Skills & Competencies: - Demonstrated strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. - Strong communication skills, particularly when orchestrating complex projects with interdependencies across multiple stakeholders - Technical background sufficient to provide the overall technical leadership and drive proper design decisions. - Experience working with embedded Linux-based systems: networking, configuration, management, debugging Working Conditions: - Hybrid At Vecima, everyone contributes and makes an impact. We foster an open, caring, and innovative work environment where creativity and communication thrive. We always strive to be our best and recognize achievements and wins that fuel individual and company growth. Together, we create the breakthroughs that lead the industry forward. Vecima offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and strives to provide a challenging work environment that can foster skill development and personal career growth for all employees. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are fueled by the innovation, leadership, and passion of today’s top talent. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we want to hear from you! Apply now! Vecima Recruitment Process Vecima takes great care to protect your privacy and personal information throughout the recruitment process. 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Submit your application - Follow the application instructions carefully - Complete all required fields and upload necessary documents Initial Screening - If shortlisted, you will receive an email or phone call from a Vecima HR Business Partner for: - A brief conversation about your background - Basic questions about availability, salary expectations, and interest in the role Interviews - Phone/Video Interviews: First round with HR or the hiring manager - Technical/Skills Assessments: If applicable, complete a test or assignment - In-Person or Final Interviews: Meet with hiring managers or team members; could be a panel Reference & Background Checks - Provide professional references upon request - Be prepared for employment or education verification, and a criminal background check Job Offer - All job offers will come from Vecima’s UKG Applicant Tracking System - Review the verbal and written offer carefully Onboarding Preparation - Complete paperwork and pre-employment requirements - Get details on your first day, orientation, and whom to contact