5+ years in full stack web application development
Strong experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
4+ years with web frameworks like Rails, Laravel, Django, etc.
Proven track record in leading engineering teams
Ability to navigate ambiguity and build scalable solutions
Strong understanding of security principles for e-commerce applications
Responsibilities
Lead 4-8 engineers, ensuring productivity and team success
Align business and individual goals through performance reviews
Upgrade and manage Core Systems for optimal software delivery
Act as a technical expert, developing and maintaining applications
Handle application modifications and performance optimization
Resolve complex technical challenges aligning with standards
Uphold excellence via robust testing and continuous improvement
Benefits
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
Annual review with raise option
Accrue 22 days PTO annually with potential for 29 days after 3 years
Paid parental leave
Up to 6% company matching 401(k) with no vesting period
Quarterly allowance for personal or professional development
Open concept office fostering collaboration
Creative environment to make a difference
Full Job Description
Overview
Corporate Tools is looking for a Software Engineer Manager. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll roll up your sleeves and dive into the code with your team, designing, developing, and maintaining complex software applications. You won't just manage from the sidelines-you'll be directly involved in technical projects, collaborating with your team on coding, design, and troubleshooting, all while leading by example. You'll be there to guide your team, helping them grow into their best selves both as engineers and people, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration. At the same time, you'll ensure the smooth delivery of software to users, offering support and training when needed, and celebrating the victories that come from a job well done. Your focus will be on leading initiatives and driving the team on our Core Systems, requiring a mix of deep expertise and a willingness to jump into different areas across the organization, doing whatever it takes to get the job done.
Wage
Up to $185,000 / year Benefits
100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision for employees
Annual review with raise option
22 days Paid Time Off accrued annually, and 4 holidays
After 3 years, PTO increases to 29 days. Employees transition to flexible time off after 5 years with the company-not accrued, not capped, take time off when you want
The 4 holidays are: New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
Paid Parental Leave
Up to 6% company matching 401(k) with no vesting period
Quarterly allowance
Use to make your remote work set up more comfortable, for continuing education classes, a plant for your desk, coffee for your coworker, a massage for yourself... really, whatever
Open concept office with friendly coworkers
Creative environment where you can make a difference
No dumb benefits like free dog walking on the weekends that snobby hipster places have to make you feel cool, but mathematically won't cost the company much money because you won't use it
Trail Mix Bar - oh yeah
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading 4-8 engineers across 1-2 teams, accountable for the team's productivity, delivery, morale and overall success.
Aligning individual and business goals through employee performance reviews, talent alignments and regular one-on-ones.
Leads the charge on upgrading and managing Core Systems to the the software platform as a whole.
Acts as technical expert, designing, developing, and maintaining applications, both new and existing, ensuring adherence to specifications and high-quality data architecture.
Independently handle application modifications and maintenance, alongside custom programming and performance optimization
Tackle complex, high-priority technical challenges, ensuring the resolution aligns with design and performance standards
Uphold software excellence through robust testing methodologies and ongoing development in Ruby on Rails applications
Commit to the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality software products
Acts as final decision maker on technical issues within their domain of expertise
Requirements
BS in Computer Science or other equivalent degree/experience
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with designing, building and maintaining full stack web application development.
Strong experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and relational/noSQL databases in production environments.
4+ years experience with other web frameworks like Rails, Laravel, Django, Express, Ember, Backbone etc
Has demonstrated experience successfully leading an engineering team (manager or tech lead) including leading traditional scrum ceremonies, deployments and code reviews.
A high threshold for navigating ambiguity and building effective solutions that scale
Strong grasp of security principles and how they apply to e-commerce applications
Adaptable and proactive in driving positive change, promoting continuous improvement, and aligning with company data initiatives.
