Software Engineering Manager

Summary

Join WorkWave, a leading SaaS company, and lead multiple software development teams. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and quality experts to deliver successful projects. Mentor and grow a team of engineers across various platforms. Oversee the design, development, and delivery of scalable applications, microservices, and APIs. Ensure high engineering standards and Agile practices. Manage technical debt and support continuous improvement. Communicate priorities and plans effectively. This role requires strong technical understanding, leadership experience, and excellent communication skills. WorkWave offers a remote-first global work community with flexible work options and a robust benefits package.

Requirements

• While you won’t be required to write code, you will have to exhibit a strong understanding of the technologies used to develop our applications
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or management role
• Strong hands-on experience with object-oriented languages (C#) and modern front-end development, specifically React
• Proven expertise in designing and building APIs and service-based architectures
• Deep understanding of AWS cloud services and infrastructure
• Demonstrated knowledge of Agile methodologies and best practices
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in or leading teams in the Fintech industry

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers working across multiple platforms and products
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and UX to drive features from concept to production
• Oversee the design, development, and delivery of scalable applications, microservices and APIs, with a focus on performance, security, and maintenance
• Ensure high standards of engineering excellence and Agile practices across the team
• Support the continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes, and culture
• Manage technical debt, plan for growth, and ensure platform reliability and supportability
• Provide hands-on support and guidance on code, architecture, and infrastructure where needed
• Understand the business and customer needs that drive urgency and timelines: you will be expected to clearly communicate the priorities and plans to the team
• Train/coach employees and develop plans for career growth

Benefits

• We are laid back but buttoned up. We offer a casual work environment and remote work flexibility and have a passion for developing creative, innovative best in class solutions that directly contribute to the success of our customers
• We care deeply and deliver service and solutions that make a real difference in the lives of our clients and their businesses
• We openly accept others as they are and build strong partnerships based on trust
• Teamwork and collaboration is key to help our colleagues and customers solve their challenges
• Our team is energetic, fun, naturally inquisitive and eager to make an impact, we invite you to join us!
• Join our Remote-First Global Work Community: WorkWave provides an innovative and dynamic remote-first Global Work Community that encourages growth, creativity, and collaboration. No matter what stage of your career or where you live, WorkWave is your place to be part of a global company with a startup feel, where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority
• We know that there are benefits of being in the office and working from home. WorkWave promotes a healthy work/life balance and provides employees with the flexibility of collaborating in the office or the option to work virtually if desired. Our teams are well versed at working collaboratively in a fully virtual environment
• Our HQ is based at our state of the art home office in the historic Bell Works complex located in Holmdel Township, New Jersey. We keep our offices available to all to use when working remotely isn’t feasible, or to help with cross training, team building and/or brainstorming
• We have employees in over 30 states, 7 countries and many regional offices - each with their own set of perks and opportunities to give back to the local community
• Whether you work remotely or take advantage of one of our offices, you’ll find a community of WorkWavers that value diversity, and care deeply about our products, clients, our communities and each other
• Employees can expect a robust benefits package, including health and dental and 401k with company match
• Find your perfect work/life balance with our Flexible Time Off policy or generous PTO plan (role dependent) and paid holidays
• Up to 4 weeks paid bonding leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Robust Employee Assistance Program through TotalCare offering free counseling 24/7/365, plus financial counseling, legal guidance, adoption assistance services and much more!
• 24/7 access to virtual medical care with Teladoc
• Quarterly awards based on peer nominations
• Regional discounts and perks
• Opportunities to participate in charitable events and give back to the community
• We understand the impact of attracting and keeping top talent and reward intellectual curiosity and a thirst for personal and professional growth
• Encouraging our employees that already have an intimate knowledge of and passion for our products to apply for other roles within our walls just makes sense!
• Our employees have access to extensive video libraries for soft skill and role specific training available 24/7 and live trainings are provided throughout the year
• $150,000 - $160,000 a year