Software Engineering Manager

Aqua Finance, Inc.

. Lead a high-performing, fully distributed engineering team accountable for delivery, quality, and growth .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading distributed engineering teams, focusing on delivery, quality, and growth while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and effective communication. Proficient in software development lifecycle management, including design, testing, deployment, and operations, with a strong emphasis on coaching and developing engineering talent.

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C# Development.NET PlatformPeople ManagementCloud Application DevelopmentCI/CD Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Software Development LifecycleSolution ArchitectureSecure Coding PracticesSoftware Design PrinciplesSystem ScalabilityIncident ResponseTechnical Debt ManagementPerformance ReviewsRoot Cause AnalysisDelivery Metrics Tracking

Soft Skills

CoachingConstructive FeedbackCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureAWSGCPAI-Assisted Development ToolsObservability Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial Industry ExperienceRemote Team ManagementAgile MethodologiesPerformance ManagementTechnical Solutions Evaluation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a high-performing, fully distributed engineering team accountable for delivery, quality, and growth
Hire, onboard, coach, and retain engineers
Create individual growth plans and provide feedback through one-on-ones and performance reviews
Own team planning, prioritization, and delivery with product management
Evaluate development estimates and proposed technical solutions
Investigate root causes of delivery delays, quality problems, and production incidents
Review code and technical designs for quality, security, maintainability, and performance
Guide responsible use of AI tools to improve productivity and code quality
Promote testing, CI/CD, observability, documentation, and technical-debt management
Ensure production reliability through on-call, incident response, and postmortem practices
Define, track, and report team health and delivery metrics
Communicate progress, risks, and blockers to stakeholders
Establish norms and rituals for a remote, multi-time-zone team
Contribute to department-level planning, hiring standards, and engineering culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or commensurate work experience required
5 years of professional software development experience
Solid depth in C# and the .NET platform
3 years of people management experience in a technical field
Proven track record delivering complex software projects with distributed or remote teams
Experience across the full software development lifecycle, including design, testing, deployment, and operations
Financial industry experience preferred
Ability to analyze problems to their root cause and constructively challenge estimates, designs, and technical approaches
Working knowledge of solution architecture, secure coding practices, software design principles, and system scalability
Working knowledge of cloud-hosted application development using Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP
Familiarity with CI/CD, agile methodologies, and AI-assisted development tools
Ability to coach, give constructive feedback, and grow engineers at different levels
Strong product and business mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong asynchronous communication habits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Floating holidays
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Additional coverage options
Company-matched 401(k) plan
Training
Career growth opportunities
Educational opportunities
Flexible work-life support
Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Paid volunteer opportunities