Software Engineering Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the design, development, and implementation of essential software platforms for Embrace Pet Insurance.

• Guide software engineers while actively participating in architecture, code evaluations, cloud design, and DevOps methodologies.

• Engage in solution design, architectural choices, and resolving technical challenges.

• Conduct and oversee code reviews across backend, frontend, and integration layers.

• Collaborate with senior engineers on intricate features, performance challenges, and production support.

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of software developers and senior engineers.

• Facilitate one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and coaching sessions.

• Act as a point of escalation for technical obstacles, delivery threats, and production concerns.

• Supervise policy administration, claims processing, as well as customer-facing web and mobile applications.

• Guarantee that platforms are secure, scalable, resilient, and meet the requirements of the insurance business.

• Propel modernization initiatives while addressing technical debt and ensuring platform stability.

• Deliver prioritized projects that align with the company’s objectives.

• Manage and enhance CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps and Azure Pipelines.

• Advocate for automation, testing methodologies, deployment consistency, and environment management.

• Establish, document, and enforce engineering standards for coding, testing, quality, cloud security patterns, and DevOps processes.

• Collaborate with Product, Policy, Claims, and Operations teams to convert business requirements into technical solutions.

• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery execution utilizing Jira.

• Communicate technical trade-offs, risks, and timelines to both business and technology leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud development.

• Significant practical experience with .NET/C# development.

• Over 5 years of experience leading software development teams while maintaining a technical role.

• Strong proficiency in Azure DevOps, particularly in CI/CD pipeline design and management.

• Demonstrated experience in Agile environments using Jira or ADO.

• Solid expertise in SQL Server, data modeling, and performance optimization.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts.

• Direct experience in supporting insurance platforms, especially in policy administration or claims systems.

• Familiarity with integrating or working with Microsoft Dynamics CRM / Dynamics 365.

• Experience in guiding front-end development for both web and mobile applications.

• Background in cloud modernization or refactoring legacy systems.

• Knowledge of security, compliance, and governance in regulated environments.

• Proven ability to lead by example in organizations transitioning to enhanced engineering standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for annual bonuses.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Basic life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.

• Company-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) options available.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) offered.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Personal paid time off.

• Paid holidays and a company-wide Wellness Day off.

• Paid time off for volunteering at nonprofit organizations.

• Pet-friendly office atmosphere.

• Commuter benefits provided.

• Group pet insurance available.

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available.