Software Engineering Manager

Manager, Software ArchitectThe Manager, Software Architecture leads a team of Software Architects while remaining deeply hands-on in architectural work. This role carries a dual mandate: 50% people management and professional development, and 50% direct architectural contribution. The successful candidate combines strong technical vision with the ability to grow, coach, and retain top architectural talent. They partner with development leadership to ensure architectural consistency, quality, and innovation across isolved's platform.People Management & Professional Development (50%)Directly manage a team of Software Architects, including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, compensation planning, and career developmentConduct regular 1:1s focused on growth, blockers, and alignment with team and organizational goalsBuild and maintain individual development plans (IDPs) for each direct report, identifying skill gaps and growth opportunitiesFoster a culture of continuous learning through knowledge sharing, architecture forums, and mentorshipSet clear expectations and hold the team accountable for architectural quality, collaboration, and delivery outcomesManage capacity and workload distribution, ensuring architects are effectively partnered with development teamsAdvocate for the architecture team's needs in leadership discussions and cross-functional planningDrive retention and engagement through meaningful work assignment, recognition, and professional growth pathwaysArchitectural Contributions (50%)Provide architectural guidance to multiple development teams as they drive projects from inception to production deployment with a strong focus on performance and qualityEstablish, document, and implement the guidance and best practices that make up isolved's coding standards and architectural patternsPerform code and design reviews to ensure high quality standards and architectural consistencyReview and identify performance issues; provide direction and strategies for resolving themAssist in tracking down production issues and responding to support casesEvaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and patterns that advance the platform's scalability, reliability, and maintainabilityContribute to architectural decision records (ADRs) and ensure decisions are well-documented and communicatedPartner with Director-level leadership on architectural vision, roadmap, and standards governanceJob ComplexityOperates at the intersection of technical leadership and people management. Uses deep architectural expertise to guide resolution of critical technical issues and broad design decisions while simultaneously building and developing a high-performing team. Balances strategic architectural direction with the day-to-day coaching and support that enables architects to do their best work. Significant organizational influence and cross-functional coordination are expected at this level.InteractionWorks across engineering leadership, product management, and development teams on issues that impact platform architecture, technical strategy, and team effectiveness. Serves as a key voice in architectural governance and represents the architecture team in cross-functional planning and decision-making.SupervisionReports to the Director of Application Architecture. Exercises wide latitude in determining team objectives, architectural approaches, and individual development strategies. Directly supervises Software Architects.ExperienceTypically requires a minimum of 8 years of related software engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, plus demonstrated management and leadership experience including:2+ years of direct people management with full-cycle responsibility (hiring, performance reviews, compensation, terminations)Track record of developing technical talent through individual development plans, mentorship, and career pathingExperience managing through organizational change such as team restructures, reorgs, or rapid growth2+ years of architectural leadership, including setting technical direction and driving adoption across multiple teamsExperience facilitating difficult conversations, managing underperformance, and building accountability within a teamDemonstrated ability to advocate for team needs and represent technical perspectives to senior leadershipMinimum Qualifications7+ years developing web applications3+ years developing cloud-native applications1+ years of direct people management or formal team lead experienceDemonstrated ability to mentor and grow technical talentAbility to work independently to research and solve complex problemsStrong skills in:AzureMicroservice ArchitectureC#SQLUnit Testing.NETExperience with:.NET / ASP.NET Core WebAPIJavaScriptAngularSOLID principlesExperience with the following a plus:Azure Cosmos DB or other NoSQL databaseAzure Container AppsPub/Sub and asynchronous messagingDockerTerraformKubernetesEvent-driven architecture and CDC patternsPhysical DemandsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.Travel Required: NoWork Authorization: Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States.FLSA Classification: ExemptLocation: Office/HybridInternal Job Title: Manager, Software ArchitectureAbout isolvedisolved is a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions that combines modern technology with expert services and support. Purpose-built for People Heroes™, isolved gives HR, payroll and benefits leaders the tools and insights to streamline operations and deliver employee experiences that matter. isolved People Cloud™ is a connected HCM platform with built-in artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics that brings together HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management and talent management in one experience. Built on a legacy of 40 years in the market, isolved is trusted by more than 200,000 employers and used by 9 million U.S. employees, representing about one in 20 American workers. Visit