Senior Manager, Engineering

Bridgeway is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team of engineers and oversee the delivery of high-quality software solutions. This role is responsible for driving engineering best practices, meeting operational objectives, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise and proven leadership experience and a passion for building innovative products in a fast-paced environment.

The is a remote position with preference given to East Coast candidates.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and business leaders to align technical execution with business goals.

Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation within the team.

Drive best practices for software development, including code reviews, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.

Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions in an agile environment.

Mentor and develop engineers, helping them grow their skills and advance their careers.

Lead and manage a team of software engineers to develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications - including hiring, training, and completing performance evaluations.

Work closely with architecture and platform teams to align on technical strategies and implementation.

Promote cross-functional collaboration.

Monitor KPIs and metrics to report out monthly to leadership team.

Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends and integrate relevant innovations into the company’s IT infrastructure.

Participating in software solution design and architecture.

Responsible for ensuring code efficiency, quality, and adherence to best practices throughout development.

Working with other developers, stakeholders, and clients to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

Providing technical guidance and assistance with troubleshooting issues.

Creating and maintaining documentation throughout the software development lifecycle.

Experience using generative AI tools such as Claude, Copilot, or ChatGPT to improve productivity and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a human capital leadership role

3+ years of experience working with COBOL

Strong background in building and maintaining SaaS applications at scale

Hands-on experience with Azure and modern development practices

Familiarity with version control systems, Git preferred

Experience with Agile methodologies, KanBan preferred

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to balance technical leadership with business priorities and team dynamics

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field