[Remote] Senior Software Engineering Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Franklin Fitch is a professional services organization seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead the development of a cloud-native automation platform. The role involves making significant architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and managing a team focused on cloud-native technologies while remaining hands-on with coding and development.ResponsibilitiesOwn the architecture of a distributed cloud-native platform running on Azure Container Apps, Service Bus, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Blob StorageDesign and evolve event-driven systems for high-volume asynchronous processingLead .NET backend development including ASP.NET Core APIs, CQRS with MediatR, and Entity Framework CoreOwn multi-stage Azure DevOps YAML pipelines covering infrastructure deployment, container builds, and environment-specific releasesDrive performance, cost, and operational improvements through architectural decisionsRun code reviews that enforce real standards: SOLID principles, async best practices, distributed systems patternsManage and grow a team of software engineers with a focus on cloud-native skill developmentSkills6+ years building cloud-native applications on Azure3+ years with Azure Container Apps, AKS, or equivalent container orchestration2+ years managing software engineering teamsDeep C# and .NET proficiency (minimum .NET 6, preferably .NET 8+) including async patterns, LINQ, dependency injection, and Entity Framework CoreProven production experience with microservices, event-driven architecture, and Azure Service BusHands-on experience with Azure PostgreSQL, managed identity, connection pooling, and private endpoint configurationScripting capability in Bash or PowerShell; solid TypeScript/JavaScript proficiencyBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent demonstrable experienceAzure certifications (AZ-400, AZ-305, AZ-204, AZ-104)Experience with .NET Aspire, Event Grid, or Event HubsExpert-level Bicep or Terraform for complex IaC modulesDeep Azure networking knowledge: VNETs, private endpoints, Application Gateway, Private DNS ZonesBackground in professional services or regulated environments with exposure to SOC 2, ISO 27001, or GDPRExperience in compliance-driven or regulated environments is a strong plusCompany OverviewFranklin Fitch provides recruitment for networking infrastructure, server infrastructure, big data, project management and cyber security. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://franklinfitch.com.