Manager Software Engineering

RF-SMART

$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years managing engineering teams in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • 7+ years hands-on software development in a SaaS environment.
  • Deep AWS experience-operationalizing and scaling production cloud infrastructure.
  • Strong C#/.NET Core proficiency; experience with React or similar JS frameworks.
  • Fluency in CI/CD, DevOps, microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architecture.
  • Clear communicator, comfortable with translating technical concepts and navigating difficult conversations.
  • BS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent progressive technical experience.

Responsibilities

  • Hire, develop, and retain software engineering and QA talent with personalized growth plans.
  • Conduct 1:1 meetings, performance reviews, and manage compensation and promotion decisions.
  • Enhance team engagement through transparent communication and a culture of belonging.
  • Influence AWS cloud architecture and make key technical decisions.
  • Ensure QA accountability by maintaining testing standards, coverage, and quality gates.
  • Drive technology backlog balancing new features, technical debt, and operational priorities.
  • Partner with Product to prioritize and scope delivery timelines, leading sprint planning and removing team obstacles.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with onsite/hybrid options.
  • Real ownership and impact in your role.
  • Opportunity to develop leadership skills and grow your team.
  • Focus on operationalizing a modern AWS SaaS platform.
Full Job Description
Manager Software Development
Jacksonville, FL (Onsite/Hybrid)

As a Manager of Software Development at RF-SMART you will lead lead a growing team building cloud-based supply chain solutions. You'll drive technical excellence, manage QA accountability, own the technology backlog, and operationalize a modern AWS SaaS platform-while developing the people around you. Real ownership. Real impact. A mission that matters.

What You'll Do:

People Leadership (~50%)
  • Hire, develop, and retain engineering and QA talent; build personalized growth plans.
  • Run 1:1s, performance reviews, and own compensation and promotion decisions.
  • Drive engagement through transparent communication, recognition, and a culture of belonging.

Technical Leadership (~30%)
  • Influence AWS cloud architecture and key technical decisions.
  • Manage QA accountability-ensure testing standards, coverage, and quality gates are consistently met.
  • Drive the technology backlog, balancing new features, technical debt, and operational priorities.
  • Champion CI/CD, DevOps, and SaaS operational excellence.

Delivery & Collaboration (~20%)
  • Partner with Product to prioritize, scope, and commit to delivery timelines.
  • Lead sprint planning, manage capacity, and remove obstacles for the team.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and blockers to stakeholders and leadership.

What You Bring:

Required
  • 5+ years managing engineering teams in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • 7+ years hands-on software development in a SaaS environment.
  • Deep AWS experience-operationalizing and scaling production cloud infrastructure.
  • Strong C#/.NET Core proficiency; React or similar JS framework experience.
  • CI/CD, DevOps, microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architecture fluency.
  • Clear communicator who can translate technical concepts; comfortable with difficult conversations.
  • BS in CS/Engineering or equivalent progressive technical experience.

Preferred
  • Supply chain, logistics, inventory management, or ERP software background.
  • B2B SaaS multi-tenant architecture; scaling platforms through rapid growth.
  • Containerization (Docker/ECS), IaC (Terraform), and observability tooling experience.

Preferred Technical Experience
  • C# / .NET Core • React • AWS • PostgreSQL • GitHub Actions • Terraform

Selection Process
  • Initial Call with our Talent Acquisition Team
  • Hiring Manager Interview with VP of Product Engineering
  • Cross Functional Team Panel Interview with QA, Product, Scrum Master Leadership
  • Executive Interviews with EVP of Product Engineering

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