Job Description
Job Description
Engineering Manager — Software Development (On-site, United States)About the Opportunity
Opportunity in the talent acquisition and professional staffing sector serving technology and engineering organisations. This on-site leadership role sits within a fast-paced software development environment delivering product and platform initiatives for enterprise customers across the United States.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead and grow a cross-functional, on-site engineering team : recruit, coach, set goals, and run performance reviews to build a high-impact group.
- Own delivery for multiple projects : define scope, prioritise work, remove blockers, and ensure predictable, high-quality releases using Agile practices.
- Drive technical direction : partner with architects and senior engineers to influence system design, code quality, and operational excellence.
- Implement engineering best practices : enforce CI / CD pipelines, code reviews, automated testing, and observability for reliable production systems.
- Collaborate with product, design, and business stakeholders to translate roadmap priorities into engineering plans and measurable outcomes.
- Create a culture of continuous improvement : mentor engineers, run technical and career development programs, and promote knowledge-sharing.
Skills Qualifications
Must-Have
5+ years in software engineering with 2+ years in a people-management or engineering lead role.Proven experience delivering production software (microservices, APIs, or web platforms) and managing SDLC end-to-end.Strong track record hiring, mentoring, and retaining engineering talent; effective performance management skills.Hands-on familiarity with Agile / Scrum, CI / CD, test automation, and modern observability tooling.Excellent stakeholder communication and roadmap-planning experience with measurable delivery outcomes.Ability and willingness to work on-site in the United States full-time.Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.Familiarity with recruiting / staffing workflows or working with distributed HR / product teams.Benefits Culture Highlights
Collaborative, on-site team environment that prioritises mentorship, career growth, and technical excellence.Competitive compensation, benefits package, and clear advancement paths for high performers.Focus on measurable impact : you will influence product roadmaps and engineering standards across the organisation.Recruiter : Thomas Talent Network — On-site engineering leadership role in the United States. If you are a hands-on manager who builds high-performing teams, delivers complex software, and thrives in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.