Manager, Software Engineering

Summary

Join AffiniPay, a leading fintech company, as a Software Engineering Manager to cultivate a thriving engineering culture and drive innovation. You will lead and mentor a diverse team, ensuring high-quality software development and continuous process improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into actionable work, prioritizing roadmap items and managing risks. Long-term success involves building a cohesive, high-performing engineering team that consistently delivers high-quality software. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and strategic planning abilities. This position is based in Austin, Texas.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or a related field
• Strong understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns, and scalable software architecture
• 5+ years designing, building, deploying, and debugging scalable, cloud-based web applications
• Proficient in frontend technologies, API development, and SQL-based databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Deep understanding of software architecture, including SOLID principles, design patterns, and scalable system design
• 2-3 years of experience leading engineering teams, with strong mentoring, coaching, and people management skills
• Proven ability to recruit, retain, and develop diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams
• Skilled in resolving conflicts, fostering trust, and promoting a culture of collaboration and psychological safety
• Experienced with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and LEAN product development
• Strong strategic planning, prioritization, and stakeholder collaboration abilities
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and grow a diverse team of engineers and contractors
• Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning
• Provide regular coaching and support to promote career development
• Ensure high-quality software development practices across the entire lifecycle
• Continuously improve engineering processes to enhance team productivity and efficiency
• Drive technical initiatives to ensure application performance, scalability, and sustainability
• Work with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to prioritize roadmap items, identify risks, negotiate trade-offs, and align on outcomes
• Collaborate with UX to build intuitive, modern web applications
• Support software releases through coordination with DevOps, QA, and support teams
• Facilitate architecture, design, and process discussions to solve complex technical challenges
• Participate in sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives to ensure clarity and alignment
• Break down complex problems into manageable tasks and advocate for data-informed decision-making
• Actively contribute to long-term technical and organizational planning
• Represent engineering in cross-functional strategy conversations with clarity and influence

Benefits

• All employees receive fully covered medical, dental and vision coverage - Choose from our 2 available health plans based on what fits you and/or your family!
• Have some fur babies? - We offer them insurance too!
• RELAX and enjoy your time away with our flexible paid time off policy!
• We will help you plan for your future - 401K, or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match
• Competitive compensation packages that include mid-year and end-of-year bonuses and equity options for all full-time employees
• Health Wellness Program that includes nutrition consultations, mental health apps, and access to discounted memberships
• Have plans to grow your family? - Parental resources, including 16 weeks of paid time off for primary caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including mentorships, leadership programs and our AffiniPayU courses
• We believe it is important to give back with our Matching Gift Program and organized activities focused on donations, volunteerism and supporting the local communities throughout the country
• D&I initiatives provide educational opportunities regarding multicultural issues, tolerance, and celebrating diversity among our entire staff
• An incredible, in-office experience at our headquarters in Austin and San Diego including free lunch delivery, a fully stocked kitchen, and some “sweet” surprises for those afternoon pick-me-ups