[Remote] Software Engineering Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PCMI is a fast-growing global SaaS company and a market leader in extended warranty, F&I, and service contract administration. They are looking for a hands-on, technically strong Software Engineering Manager who will oversee software development projects, provide technical guidance, and lead a team of software developers.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. This involves setting project timelines, allocating resources, and tracking progress against milestones
- Provide technical guidance and expertise to the development team, helping to resolve complex technical issues and ensuring that the team follows best practices and coding standards
- Championing AI Engineering by encouraging the team to inject AI across the entire SDLC to drive efficiency gains
- Improving system performance and reliability and conducting code reviews and making technical contributions
- Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and time, to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget constraints
- Identify potential risks and challenges in software development projects and develop strategies to mitigate them
- Continuously assess and improve software development processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency, quality, and scalability
- Ensure that software development activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and security protocols
- Ensure that software products meet quality standards and customer requirements by implementing rigorous testing procedures and quality assurance processes
- Communicate with stakeholders, including clients, executives, and other departments, to understand requirements, provide updates on project status, and manage expectations
- Stay informed about new technologies, tools, and trends in software development, and assess their potential impact on current and future projects
- Address conflicts and disagreements within the development team or with other stakeholders in a constructive and timely manner
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, ensuring they have the resources, support, and direction needed to meet project goals
- Foster a collaborative and communicative environment within the development team and across other departments such as product management, quality assurance, and operations
- Evaluate the performance of team members, provide feedback, and implement strategies for professional development and improvement
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years in leadership role
- 7+ years of engineering experience
- 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi-tier web services experience
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and live site operations
- Proven experience with C#, Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript
- Proven experience with Azure cloud architecture (App Services, Service Bus, Azure SQL, and related services)
- Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (Azure DevOps, TeamCity, Octopus)
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code)
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with generous Company Match
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Time Off accrued per pay period
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual Bonus Program and/or Commission Eligibility (note only put the applicable one)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Events
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Discount Programs
- Office in Park Ridge, IL - Convenient location to Blue Line
- Eligible to enroll the first day of employment for immediate coverage.
- Note: It is required for this role to be in the Park Ridge, IL office 2 days per week if candidate is located in the Chicagoland area.
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