Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager Location: Hybrid in Glenview, IL – Only LOCAL candidates will be considered. Travel: Occasional travel to our sites and events. Reports to: VP Technology-PFT. Position Overview 3STEP Sports is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to actively support our proprietary technology PlayerFirst Tech. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise to an industry leading application that is relied on by tens of thousands of parents and athletes every day. You will deliver web applications that provide rich user experiences, lead and collaborate with other engineers, product stakeholders, and UX to build, improve, and maintain the company’s large proprietary codebase. Key Responsibilities Perform dual responsibilities of coding with architecture and mentoring others Build reusable code and libraries Write unit and integration tests Maintain and author REST APIs Work with product management and UX to refine efficient solutions Provide direction and collaborate with fellow developers and the larger technology team, to share knowledge and help each other as problems arise Follow best practices for AI-assisted coding Triage bug logs and assign priority for fixes Monitor system performance and propose areas to improve based on metrics Work closely with VP of Technology to manage projects and unblock other developers Requirements 8+ years of professional software engineering experience 2+ years of experience in a hands‑on tech management or tech lead position 2+ years of .NET architect experience Citable contribution to an open source project Knowledge of Azure and DevOps experience Experience profiling SQL Server Solid experience with React, or comparable client development Clear understanding of writing reusable, readable code Ability to create and maintain continuous integration and delivery of applications System migration background beneficial Collaborative mindset—able to work closely with Product and cross‑functional teams Excellent ability to self‑organize and communicate in a remote work environment Benefits Package Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA accounts, life insurance, paid holidays, and a generous PTO plan, as well as other elective insurance options 401K retirement savings plan with company match We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr