[Remote] Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Part Time -16 to 20 hours a week) - C2H

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Connect Tech+Talent is seeking a Senior Manager for Software Engineering, primarily focused on leading engineering delivery and execution across multiple client engagements. The role involves managing teams, ensuring high-quality delivery, and building AI-driven applications while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end engineering execution across multiple concurrent client engagementsTranslate client requirements and discovery outputs into technical designs and deliverablesDrive predictable, high-quality delivery against committed scope, timelines, and budgetsEnsure adherence to:Code quality standardsTesting strategiesCI/CD pipelinesDevOps practicesConduct system design reviews to ensure scalability, security, and alignment with each client's architecture Client & Business PartnershipPartner with clients and business analysts to:Understand client business and operational needsRefine problem statements from discovery into buildable scopeInfluence and shape technical solutionsProvide visibility into:ScopeEffort and estimatesTrade-offsResource needsSupport prioritization and proposal decisions based on:Client business value and ROITechnical feasibilityDelivery timelines and marginBuild and deliver AI-driven applications and automation solutions for clientsWork hands-on with:Generative AI (Azure OpenAI, Anthropic Claude)AI agents and agentic workflowsMachine learning componentsContribute to solutions for:Operations optimization (warehouse, store, and back-office)Document and data intelligenceEmployee productivity and workflow automationChampion AI-assisted development practices (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) across the engineering teamEnsure delivered systems are production-ready and highly reliableLead engineering teams in:Managed support of client platformsIncident management within client SLAsRoot cause analysis (RCA)Define and track:System reliability metricsPerformance benchmarksDelivery KPIs (velocity, cycle time, defect rates)Improve system resilience through:Monitoring and alertingObservability practicesContinuous improvementLead and grow a team of software engineers and technical leadsDrive:HiringOnboardingMentorshipPerformance managementFoster a culture of:Accountability and client ownershipInnovationContinuous learningEnable teams through:Clear delegationDocumentationTooling and development frameworksChampion Agile/Lean methodologies adapted to client engagementsFacilitate:Sprint planningStand-upsRetrospectivesRelease managementCoordinate across engagements through cross-team planning and resource balancingDrive efficiency for and its clients through:AutomationTooling improvementsProcess optimizationLead cost optimization efforts:Cloud cost management (Azure)Infrastructure efficiencyLicensing optimizationEnsure adherence to:Security standards (client-specific)Compliance requirements (e.g., SOC 2, client regulatory frameworks)Data governance and client data-handling practicesSkillsBachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience10+ years of software development experience3+ years in engineering leadership rolesExperience leading teams of 5+ engineers, ideally in a consulting or client-services environmentStrong expertise in: Microservices and cloud-native architectureData structures & algorithmsCloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP a plus)Distributed systemsHands-on experience with: Generative AI / AI-enabled developmentCI/CD tools (Git, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Messaging and integration platforms (e.g., Kafka, Azure Service Bus)Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skillsCompany OverviewConnect Tech+Talent is a Global Technology Partner which brings together highly qualified technology professionals with great companies. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.connecttechtalent.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipConnect Tech+Talent has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.