Associate Manager, Software Engineering

Summary

Join Steer, a leader in automotive repair software, as an Associate Engineering Manager. You will lead a team of software developers, contributing 60% hands-on to designing, developing, and delivering a commercial CRM solution. The role involves people management, resource planning, code review, architectural design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will guide technical decisions, mentor team members, and ensure project success. This 100% remote position offers a collaborative culture and numerous benefits.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with .NET development, with a firm grasp of C#, ASP.NET Core, APIs, Entity Framework, or related technologies
• Experience with directly managing people or cross-functional projects
• Experience working on Commercial / ISV software products
• Solid understanding of design patterns and best practices relevant to commercial software development
• Demonstrated understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse and dispersed teams
• A fanatical devotion to delivering top-tier user and developer experiences

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance, utilizing your in-depth knowledge of C#, Typescript, ASP.NET, React, or related technologies to drive the team's technical decisions and solve complex challenges
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software engineers, fostering a positive work environment and promoting their professional growth. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, provide constructive feedback, and support team members' career development
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering leadership, and peer team leaders to clarify scope, requirements, and timelines. Take ownership of resource allocation within your team to ensure features are shipped in time with the product roadmap
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain quality standards, optimize performance, and ensure maintainability. Implement best practices and ensure the team adheres to established guidelines
• Design cloud-scale, service-oriented architectures and patterns
• Foster effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with our platform and deliver exceptional user and developer experiences
• Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including design documents, architectural diagrams, and API specifications, to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Engage with product and engineering leadership, providing progress updates, risks, and opportunities. Collaborate with other team leaders to align engineering efforts with our product roadmap

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with REST or OData APIs
• Experience developing both remote APIs and local Windows agents
• Experience leading on distributed teams
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Familiarity with the Independent Automotive Service industry

Benefits

• 100% remote work
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Unlimited vacation time
• Health days
• Generous Parental Leave
• 401k
• Learning Stipend
• WFH Equipment
• Chance to work with the latest technology
• A collaborative and innovative work culture
• Opportunities for career growth and development