Software Engineering Manager

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and ongoing support of business-critical applications for a legal organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on involvement, guiding application strategy, improving system quality, and partnering with stakeholders to identify practical technology solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in software development, vendor collaboration, and application lifecycle management, along with the ability to translate operational needs into scalable systems.Responsibilities:• Lead the evaluation of business needs and technical requirements to determine the best approach for new or enhanced applications.• Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of web, intranet, and enterprise applications across all stages of the software lifecycle.• Partner with attorneys, managers, directors, and other stakeholders to recommend technology solutions that improve workflows and align with organizational goals.• Coordinate work delivered by internal teams, external vendors, and software providers to ensure projects meet quality, timing, and performance expectations.• Direct application implementation efforts, including quality assurance processes, issue resolution, and production readiness activities.• Establish and maintain sound data structures and integration approaches that support efficient information flow across enterprise systems.• Provide senior-level technical guidance to the development team, helping resolve complex design, coding, and integration challenges.• Maintain oversight of the technical direction and long-term roadmap for software products supporting practice and administrative functions.• Contribute directly to development and support work when needed to keep initiatives moving and address priority issues.