Software Engineering Manager

Summary 

Codazen is looking for an exceptional Software Engineering Manager with professional experience and a passion for creating leading edge web-based and cloud solutions.  They will oversee diverse agile teams responsible for delivery of complex projects for high-profile customers. Must be highly motivated and excited to work in a collaborative and cross-functional team, demonstrating an open-mind and a propensity for developing strong relationships, and can easily adapt within a fast-paced and actively evolving environment. We are looking for both a leader and team player that exceedingly inspires, strives to innovate, doesn’t hold back in driving positive change, holds exceptionally high standards for themselves and those around them, genuinely enjoys working with talented teams, and has an enthusiastic sense of humor.  

Role Responsibilities 

• Lead engineering teams responsible for development of highly visible and impactful web experiences and intelligent web/cloud applications 
• Ensure best of breed agile software development practices are adhered to while continuing to evolve with the industry 
• Develop exceptional engineers and future leaders by being engaged and committed to their personal and professional growth 
• Derive company success from the success of your engineers and the value they bring to our clients 
• Build high performing teams both through active recruiting and diligent performance management
• Engender positive company culture through humility, collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement

Qualifications 

• Minimum of 3 years experience leading or managing software engineering teams 
• Experience working on enterprise scale, highly trafficked, high-profile websites or web applications 
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and component-based frameworks
• Advanced experience in React, Angular, or other Javascript frameworks
• Firm understanding of PHP, Python, or other object-oriented server-side languages for the web development
• Experience with N-tier and SOA application architectures
• Understanding and practical experience with complex data structures and database design
• Extensive experience building secure, scalable software systems (UI, APIs, data persistence)
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Experience with agile software development processes (e.g. Scrum)
• Some travel required (up to 20% within West Coast) 
• This role will be 100% onsite Monday through Friday based out of Irvine, CA.

 Plus 

• Experience with JIRA and Confluence, or similar 
• Masters degree in Computer Science a plus 
• Related certifications a plus