Senior Engineering Manager - Digital Solutions Development

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Role Overview We are seeking a modern, hands-on Engineering Manager who can lead high-performing software engineering teams in an increasingly AI-enabled development environment. This role extends beyond traditional people management and requires a strong blend of technical leadership, customer engagement, architectural guidance, and engineering execution. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, remain closely connected to hands-on development, and leverage AI-assisted development practices to accelerate innovation, improve productivity, and deliver customer-centric solutions at speed. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership • Provide technical direction and architectural guidance for enterprise software products and platforms. • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering best practices, security standards, and design principles. • Guide teams on application architecture, design patterns, and technology selection. • Troubleshoot and support resolution of complex technical issues when required. • Drive adoption of modern software engineering methodologies and AI-assisted development practices. Engineering Delivery • Lead the end-to-end delivery of software features and enhancements. • Accelerate product delivery through automation, developer productivity tools, and AI-enabled engineering workflows. • Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement • Engage directly with customers, business stakeholders, and product management teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. • Develop rapid prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate ideas and demonstrate product capabilities. • Present technical solutions, product demonstrations, and roadmap updates to internal and external stakeholders Team Leadership • Build, mentor, and develop engineering talent. • Establish a culture of accountability, learning, collaboration, and innovation. • Coach engineers on technical growth, modern development practices, and problem-solving approaches. • Support performance management, succession planning, and team development initiatives AI-First Engineering Culture • Champion the adoption of AI-assisted software development tools and practices. • Identify opportunities to automate routine engineering tasks and improve delivery efficiency. • Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and incorporate them into engineering strategies where appropriate. TECH STACK Angular 17+ | .NET 8 / C# | Azure | SQL Server / PostgreSQL REST / GraphQL APIs | GitHub Actions / CI-CD | AI Dev Tools | Docker / Kubernetes Required Qualifications • Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline. • 10+ years of software engineering experience with progressive leadership responsibilities. • Proven experience leading software development teams in enterprise environments. • Strong hands-on expertise in modern web application development. • Experience managing full software development lifecycle activities • Strong expertise in Angular for front-end application development. • Strong understanding of modern web architecture and design patterns. • Experience conducting code reviews and mentoring development teams. • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. • Experience with cloud-native and scalable application architectures. • Experience with .NET / ASP.NET Core application development. • Experience building enterprise SaaS products and digital platforms. • Exposure to AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering productivity platforms. • Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment pipelines. • Knowledge of containerization and cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Desired Leadership Competencies • Technical credibility with engineering teams. • Customer-focused mindset. • Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Innovation mindset with a passion for continuous learning. • Ability to drive change and adopt emerging technologies. Additional Evaluation Criteria Candidates demonstrating the following will be strongly preferred: • Active GitHub profile showcasing personal projects or technical contributions. • Open-source community participation. • Stack Overflow contributions or technical thought leadership. • Technical blogs, conference speaking engagements, or community involvement. • Evidence of continuous learning and experimentation with emerging AI technologies.