Software Engineering Manager

JSG is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Woodland Hills, California.

We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager  to lead our full-stack product engineering teams , delivering high-quality, scalable applications that power our business and customer experiences. This role requires a unique leader who can scale and inspire engineering teams , implement performance frameworks, and drive cross-functional alignment—while still being willing to roll up their sleeves and contribute hands-on  in architecture, code reviews, and troubleshooting when needed.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in modern application development  (.NET, Java, Node.js, Python, React), understands enterprise-scale systems , and thrives in environments where innovation, quality, and velocity are equally important.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Growth

Lead and scale full-stack engineering teams  across frontend, backend, and data services.

Mentor engineers at all levels—supporting technical growth, career development, and performance improvement.

Establish clear performance management frameworks  (KPIs, OKRs, delivery velocity, quality metrics).

Promote a hands-on leadership style —leading by example in code quality, architectural decisions, and problem-solving.

Product Engineering Delivery

Drive end-to-end development of customer-facing applications  using React, .NET, Java, Node.js, and Python .

Partner with Product Management, UX, and Business Stakeholders  to deliver features that enhance user experience and business value.

Roll up sleeves when needed : perform code reviews, architecture design, debugging, and hands-on prototyping .

Implement engineering best practices  including test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, and CI / CD pipelines.

Technical Direction & Architecture

Provide technical oversight and guidance for modern, scalable application architectures —including microservices, APIs, event-driven systems, and cloud-native deployments .

Guide decisions on frontend frameworks, backend services, and data integration strategies  to ensure cohesive, scalable systems.

Champion reduction of technical debt  and migration to cloud-first, containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) .

Leverage infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, GitOps)  for predictable and scalable delivery.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate closely with QA, Security, DevOps, and Data Engineering  to ensure quality, compliance, and reliability.

Translate executive-level business goals into actionable engineering roadmaps.

Ensure alignment between product roadmaps and technical execution through clear decision cadences and prioritization .

Build relationships with external vendors, integrators, and cloud providers to support growth.

Operational Excellence

Oversee incident response and production troubleshooting , driving rapid root cause analysis and long-term stability improvements.

Establish system performance dashboards and SLAs / SLOs  to track uptime, scalability, and user experience.

Implement monitoring, observability, and logging strategies  to support proactive issue detection.

Drive a DevOps-first culture  for faster, safer, and more reliable deployments.

Qualifications

10+ years of software engineering experience , with at least 5 years in engineering management  leading full-stack teams.

Strong hands-on experience in modern technologies :

Frontend :  React (preferred), Angular, or Vue.

Backend :  .NET, Java, Node.js, Python.

Databases :  SQL Server, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, and cloud-native databases (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Cosmos DB).

Proven success in scaling engineering teams  and implementing structured performance management.

Experience with cloud-native architectures (Azure, AWS, or GCP) , containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI / CD automation.

Track record of cross-functional leadership  with Product, Design, QA, and Business stakeholders.

Strong architectural judgment and ability to balance hands-on coding with high-level oversight .

Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging both executives and engineers.

Pay Range : $75-$85 per hour

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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