Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PCMI is a fast-growing global SaaS company and a market leader in extended warranty and service contract administration. The Software Engineering Manager plays a crucial role in driving the success of software projects by providing leadership and support to the development team while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. This involves setting project timelines, allocating resources, and tracking progress against milestones
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to the development team, helping to resolve complex technical issues and ensuring that the team follows best practices and coding standards
• Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and time, to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget constraints
• Identify potential risks and challenges in software development projects and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Continuously assess and improve software development processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency, quality, and scalability
• Ensure that software development activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and security protocols
• Ensure that software products meet quality standards and customer requirements by implementing rigorous testing procedures and quality assurance processes
• Communicate with stakeholders, including clients, executives, and other departments, to understand requirements, provide updates on project status, and manage expectations
• Stay informed about new technologies, tools, and trends in software development, and assess their potential impact on current and future projects
• Lead a team by monitoring the daily workflow, provide constructive feedback, and train new staff members

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years in leadership role
• 7+ years of engineering experience
• 8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi-tier web services experience
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and live site operations

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with generous Company Match
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Time Off accrued per pay period
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Bonus Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Events
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Office in Park Ridge, IL - Convenient location to Blue Line
• Eligible to enroll the first day of employment for immediate coverage.

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