Software Development Manager

Location: Mansfield, TX AND Plano, TX Hybrid onsite 3 days/week (Mon, Tue, Thur) The priority is a strong Software Engineering Manager who can lead people, drive execution, and provide technical leadership. Technology Environment Ownership of the Order Management module Legacy applications plus modernization initiatives ReactJS frontend Python services/microservices Kubernetes (K8s) Cloud-based environment Team Structure Manage up to 8 team members 6 Software Engineers 4 Backend Engineers 2 Frontend Engineers 2 QA Engineers Core Requirements 10+ years of software engineering experience Proven engineering management experience Strong architecture background Significant project/program delivery experience Experience leading teams through complex delivery challenges Ability to balance legacy systems with modernization efforts Leadership Characteristics Looking for someone who: Takes ownership without needing direction Operates independently Is hungry to make an impact Can inspire and motivate teams Creates accountability Is comfortable asserting themselves with business stakeholders Has executive presence and strong communication skills What Success Looks Like Drives projects to successful completion Brings structure and accountability to the organization Navigates difficult delivery and stakeholder challenges Leads modernization while maintaining business continuity Develops and elevates the engineering team Becomes a trusted leader across both technology and business teams Candidate Profile to Target Focus on: Software Engineering Managers Development Managers Application Development Managers Engineering Leaders with architecture and delivery ownership Key Responsibilities Lead and develop software development teams delivering enterprise and platform solutions Own delivery outcomes: planning, commitments, execution, and risk management Partner closely with leaders across the business Ensure high development quality through strong design practices, testing discipline, and code reviews Help teams modernize systems while maintaining business continuity Coach developers and tech leads through clear expectations, feedback, and career development Drive continuous improvement in delivery predictability, reliability, and team health Communicate clearly upward on status, risks, and tradeoffs Qualifications & Skills Skill evaluation: Behavioral (80%) Bachelor's Degree preferred 5+ years of software engineering experience 5+ years project management experience required 3+ years in an engineering management or technical leadership role Strong understanding of modern software development practices and architecture Experience delivering and supporting production systems in complex environments Proven ability to build accountable, motivated, and high performing teams Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making logical decisions Clear, professional communicator with business and technical stakeholders