Software Engineering Manager

This role is approx. 40% hands-on development. Open to candidates who are at the principal/lead/architect level open to managing a small dev team. Previous people management experience NOT required. Technical - Strong hands-on java and related frameworks, cloud technologies (AWS preferred but not required), CI/CD pipelining Must Haves: 7+ years of experience with hands-on Java and related frameworks Hands-on experience with cloud technologies (AWS preferred, or Azure/GCP and willingness to learn AWS) 3+ years of experience with CI/CD piplelining Strong experience integrating AI tools in software delivery pipelines Plusses: Experience in people management of development teams Python development and/or scripting experience Day to Day: Lead and mentor a team of software engineers while remaining actively engaged in the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale applications built on Java and modern development frameworks. Drive engineering excellence through adoption of DevOps best practices, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native development methodologies to improve platform reliability, scalability, and team efficiency. Partner closely with Product, Architecture, Infrastructure, and business leaders to define technical strategy, establish engineering metrics, and ensure successful execution of key initiatives. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to modernize applications, streamline development processes, and accelerate delivery through automation and emerging technologies. Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Define and execute the enterprise DevOps roadmap aligned with business priorities Champion CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, observability, and cloud-native architectures Present delivery metrics, innovation initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders Build and mentor a global DevOps team to scale platform capabilities Technical Excellence & Innovation Oversee Terraform implementations for multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) Lead containerization strategies using ECS and EKS with secure, scalable orchestration Drive automation of infrastructure provisioning, deployment pipelines, and monitoring Evaluate and integrate AI-powered tools into DevOps workflows (code generation, automated testing, incident response, predictive analytics) Evaluate and implement emerging tools that improve productivity, resilience, and developer experience Partner with application teams, architects, and security to enable high-velocity, compliant delivery Act as trusted advisor to business units, aligning DevOps capabilities with cross-functional needs Guide teams in adopting AI assistants and automation tools to accelerate development cycles Promote experimentation and continuous improvement across engineering practices Ensure operational excellence through advanced observability and proactive incident management Team Development & Metrics Recruit and develop top talent committed to innovation and operational excellence Foster a culture of ownership, empowerment, and continuous learning Leverage engineering productivity platforms (e.g., LinearB, DX) or custom metrics to track DORA metrics, cycle time, and team efficiency Use data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and improve organizational agility Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. #J-18808-Ljbffr