Federal Reserve Bank

Software Engineering Manager

Federal Reserve Bank$150K — $190K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or MIS or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years IT Leadership experience managing complex applications
  • Broad technology experience with Object-Oriented Programming or Cloud Native technologies
  • Proficient in cloud computing, DevOps, and software engineering practices
  • Experience leading Agile teams and collaborating across IT and business units
  • Understanding of secure software development and test-driven methodologies
  • Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
  • US Citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage the organization’s IT assets, from conception to installation
  • Conduct performance appraisals, coaching, and mentoring of team members
  • Make recommendations on hiring, staffing, training, and performance evaluations
  • Manage agile teams, including developers and testers
  • Provide technical guidance and oversee process improvement for agile teams
  • Ensure compliance with Federal Reserve policies and procedures
  • Communicate effectively across all levels of management and clients
  • Collaborate with Treasury Product Management and other departments
  • Maintain knowledge of new application methodologies and prioritize technology initiatives
  • Assist in upgrading information security practices

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off
  • Tuition & Training assistance/reimbursement
  • 401(k) match & Annuity/Pension fund
  • Top-notch health care benefits
  • Child and family care leave
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment for better work-life balance
Full Job Description

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to provide leadership and direction to software engineers utilizing Agile development methodologies to design, engineer, implement, test, and transition new or enhanced software solutions for production use. As the Software Engineering Manager, you will report to a Senior Manager and work with enterprise architecture, infrastructure operations peers, product and project leaders/managers, and other in-house developers, engineers, and analysts.  As Software Engineering Manager, you will oversee our department's budget, report progress to senior management, and strategically manage team resources by identifying talent, supporting professional development, and optimizing resource allocation.

Responsibilities 

  • Responsible for overseeing and managing the organization’s information technology assets. Coordinate development from concept to installation. Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, and consultants.  
  • Responsible for performance appraisals, development, motivating, coaching, and mentoring. 
  • Provide recommendations for hiring, staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and training needs. 
  • Manage agile team(s), including consultants, developers, and testers. 
  • Provide leadership regarding all aspects of the agile teams, including technical direction, process improvement activities, alternatives analysis, risk management, corrective actions, resolution of issues and defects, value delivery, and general challenges.    
  • Assure compliance to Federal Reserve Bank, System, and Treasury policies and procedures.  
  • Communicate effectively with clients and all levels of management, peers, and organizations within the Federal Reserve System and the Treasury. 
  • Partner with our Treasury Product Management organization, Treasury customers, scrum masters, and other Federal Reserve System management areas such as Financial Management, National IT, Audit, Procurement, Legal, Vendors, etc. 
  • Research and maintain current knowledge of new application methodologies and tools, as well as Federal Reserve District and System technology priorities. 
  • Maintain a vigilant security posture, including assisting with upgrading information security as necessary. 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree, with a major or specialized courses in Engineering, Computer Science or MIS or commensurate experience. 
  • 5+ years in the area of IT Leadership, including responsibility for engineering and delivery of a complex application(s), including: 
  • Staffing decisions, mentoring and development, and performance evaluations. 
  • Broad technology experience with any Objected Oriented Programing language or Cloud Native technologies. 
  • Experience with cloud computing, DevOps, development pipeline orchestration, and software engineering practices is required. 
  • Experience leading teams utilizing Agile methodologies. 
  • Experience working collaboratively across IT and business units. 
  • Understanding of secure software development principles, test-driven development methodologies. 
  • Understanding of modern web application architecture and API communication patterns. 
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills. 
  • Ability to process and assess complex procedures, practices, and policies. 
  • Industry-related certifications or degrees in the areas of application development/methodology, process, agile methodologies, cloud development, and/or cybersecurity are desired. 
  • Candidates with less experience may be considered at a lower job grade or salary. 
  • US Citizenship Required. 
  • Travel may be required between 5% and 15%.  

Total Rewards

Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

Salary: $150-190k

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can truly find balance:

  • Generous paid time off
  • Tuition & Training assistance/reimbursement
  • 401(k) match & Annuity/Pension fund
  • Top-notch health care benefits
  • Child and family care leave
  • Professional development opportunities
  • And more...

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

About Federal Reserve Bank

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