Manager, Software Engineering

Job#: 3031997

Job Description:

Manager, Software Engineering Location:

Westlake, Texas (Onsite 5 days/week)

Employment Type:

Permanent Role Overview We are seeking a Manager of Software Engineering to lead and mentor engineering teams building our enterprise technology platform. This role balances technical leadership with people management and delivery ownership, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor software engineers, supporting career growth and performance management.
• Provide technical leadership including code reviews, architecture guidance, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, Design, and Business teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Represent engineering in planning and stakeholder discussions.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Own delivery commitments for assigned pods, ensuring features are delivered on time and aligned with business priorities.
• Manage delivery trade-offs, risks, and dependencies to maintain predictable outcomes.
• Address team performance challenges, including coaching and managing underperformance when necessary.

Required Qualifications Experience:

• 5+ years of full-stack development experience.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Technical Skills:

• Strong experience with React.js, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of scalable system design and modern software architecture.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and cloud platforms (AWS/Heroku). Leadership Expectations
• Lead 1-4 pods consisting of 3-5 engineers each.
• Work with onshore and nearshore teams.
• Drive delivery execution and team performance.
• Provide mentorship, technical oversight, and guidance to engineering leads and team members.
• Expected to contribute technically up to ~25% of the time, including code reviews, debugging, and assisting teams during critical delivery phases.

Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this position is negotiable, plus a 10% bonus. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the of disability. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at (email protected) or 804-523-8228. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview:

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type:

FullTime Location:

Westlake, TX, US Job Type:

Date Posted:

April 24, 2026

Pay Range:

$165,000

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