Software Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to lead a talented development team while still staying close to the technology? This is an opportunity for an experienced software development professional to take ownership of applications that support customer-facing digital experiences, internal operations, and critical financial systems.

Apex Placement & Consulting has partnered with an established financial organization seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Kingston, NY to lead its software development team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the balance of people leadership, hands-on technical expertise, application architecture, and strategic planning.

You’ll work closely with executive leadership and key business partners to shape the technology roadmap, strengthen development standards, and ensure the team consistently delivers secure, reliable, high-quality software.

What’s in It for You

• High-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established software engineering team
• Ability to influence application architecture and long-term technology strategy
• Hands-on involvement with modern .NET, cloud, web, and DevOps technologies
• Collaborative environment partnering directly with executive leadership, business operations, security, and compliance
• Opportunity to modernize development practices and improve how software is delivered across the organization
• Stable organization where technology plays a critical role in the customer experience

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers while creating a culture focused on quality, accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement
• Manage the full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering and solution design through development, deployment, and ongoing production support
• Oversee the design and delivery of applications utilizing C#, .NET Core, modern JavaScript frameworks, relational databases, and cloud technologies
• Remain technically engaged and provide guidance on application development, architecture, design patterns, and engineering standards
• Establish and reinforce engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, documentation, and secure development
• Partner with business leaders, IT security, compliance, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure technology solutions support organizational and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with executive technology leadership to develop and prioritize the roadmap for digital platforms and delivery channels
• Work alongside business analysts and cross-functional committees to translate organizational priorities into actionable technology initiatives
• Develop plans that allow the engineering team to deliver working software iteratively and continuously
• Establish architectural standards and governance that support both immediate business requirements and long-term scalability
• Maintain a strong focus on production stability, operational readiness, security, and system reliability
• Communicate project status, risks, priorities, and critical technology initiatives to senior and executive leadership

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline OR equivalent professional experience and/or recognized industry certifications
• This position is onsite in Kingston, NY. Candidates must live within commute distance to the area.
• 2+ years of software development experience with demonstrated experience leading developers or software development projects
• Strong development experience with C# and .NET/.NET Core
• Full-stack development experience and the ability to provide meaningful technical direction to developers
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications
• Understanding of modern software architecture, development methodologies, and design patterns
• Experience developing and implementing CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with cloud technologies and services such as AWS and/or Azure
• Experience with Azure DevOps and/or GitHub
• Working knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React, Vue, or Svelte
• Python development experience utilizing technologies such as Flask, Django, or Jinja is highly desirable
• Experience working with relational databases and data-driven applications
• Strong understanding of automated testing, code review practices, secure development, and application lifecycle management
• Proven ability to prioritize projects, remove obstacles, and lead teams toward successful delivery
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience within financial services, banking, credit unions, fintech, or another highly regulated environment is a plus
• Ability to meet applicable bonding and certification requirements

The Ideal Candidate

You don’t have to choose between being a strong technical leader and a strong people leader — you enjoy doing both.

You can dig into architecture and development decisions with your engineering team, then turn around and confidently communicate technology priorities, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership. You understand that great software engineering isn’t just about writing code; it’s about building a team, establishing strong processes, and delivering technology that the organization can depend on.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a development function and help shape its next chapter, we’d love to connect.

Apex Placement & Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.