Software Engineering ManagerThe RoleIRIS is seeking a
Software Engineering Manager to lead engineering delivery for our
Practice Management platform within our US Accountancy portfolio.
This is a people-first leadership role focused on driving delivery excellence, architectural direction, and operational reliability across core Practice Management capabilities - including client management, workflows, billing, and firm operations.
You will lead a team of engineers, partner closely with senior technical leaders, and ensure the platform evolves to meet the needs of modern US accounting firms.
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Architecture- Provide technical direction and architectural oversight (no direct coding requirement)
- Partner with Staff and Principal Engineers to define and evolve system architecture
- Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with modern SaaS and service-oriented principles
- Establish and uphold standards for:
- API design and integrations
- Data modeling and workflow systems
- Observability, monitoring, and incident response
- Guide architectural decisions and ensure consistency across services and platforms
- Own system reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability
Team Leadership & Development- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers
- Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Set clear expectations for delivery, quality, and operational excellence
- Manage performance, provide feedback, and support career development
- Drive effective sprint planning, execution, and delivery tracking
- Build a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment
Product & Strategic Alignment- Partner with Product Management to deliver Practice Management capabilities tailored to US accounting firms
- Translate business priorities into actionable engineering plans and milestones
- Develop strong domain knowledge across:
- Client lifecycle management
- Time and billing
- Practice workflows and job tracking
- Ensure alignment with compliance requirements and business goals
- Contribute to roadmap planning and sequencing to maximize impact
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support integrations across tax, payroll, and document management platforms
What We're Looking ForExperience- 5+ years in software engineering, including significant experience in engineering management or team leadership
- Proven experience delivering and operating SaaS platforms at scale
- Experience in business-critical domains such as accounting, ERP, or Practice Management strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of:
- Distributed systems and service-oriented architectures
- Event-driven and asynchronous systems
- Microservices-based platforms
- Experience designing and operating API-driven systems (RESTful services, integrations, data exchange patterns)
- Familiarity with complex data modeling and workflow systems (billing, client management, job tracking)
- Experience across the full software development lifecycle
- Knowledge of DevOps practices including CI/CD, monitoring, alerting, and incident management
Key Competencies- Strong execution and delivery mindset
- Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional environments (Product, Design, Business)
- Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Balances technical excellence with business outcomes
- Committed to team health, accountability, and continuous improvement
If you're a people-focused engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and business impact, we'd love to hear from you.
