Software Engineering Supervisor – Player / Coach Role
Location : Glendale, AZ (Onsite)
Salary Range : $150,000 – $175,000
About the Role
Are you passionate about building great software and leading high-performing teams? We're seeking a Software Engineering Supervisor who thrives in a hybrid role—spending about 50% hands-on coding and design and 50% leading people, process, and delivery . You'll collaborate with Product and QA teams to transform ideas into scalable, reliable solutions while fostering a culture of craftsmanship, accountability, and innovation.
What You'll Do
Hands-On Development (~50%)
- Design and implement back-end services and APIs (primarily Node.js / TypeScript
- Write automated tests (unit / integration), optimize performance, and ensure security.
- Own critical features end-to-end—from design through production rollout and monitoring.
Leadership & Delivery (~50%)
Lead a team of 5–8 engineers with clear goals, regular 1 : 1s, coaching, and career development.Drive delivery : capacity planning, sprint execution, and risk management.Champion engineering excellence : code reviews, CI / CD, observability, and security best practices.Collaborate across Product, QA, SRE / Cloud, and Support to deliver robust solutions.Communicate effectively with stakeholders and leadership.Tech Stack
Languages : Node.js (TypeScript a plus)Architecture : REST, SOA, microservices, messaging (SQS / RabbitMQ / Kafka)Database : MS SQL Server (performance tuning, indexing)Infrastructure : Docker, AWS (EC2, ECS / EKS, IAM), IaC (Terraform / CloudFormation)Tools : GitHub, JIRA, CI / CD pipelinesObservability : Datadog, New Relic, Prometheus, GrafanaQualifications
6–8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership roleProven experience delivering production software with Node.js and service-oriented architectures.Strong coding, design, and debugging skills combined with people leadership.Solid understanding of secure coding, scalability, and reliability best practices.Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.Bonus Points
SaaS experience and high-throughput, mission-critical services.AWS cost optimization and SQL performance tuning.Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2).Why You'll Love It Here
Competitive salary : $150,000 – $175,000Collaborative, high-trust culture.Unique perks and benefits alongside standard offerings.Convenient Glendale location with easy access to major routes.