Engineering Manager

Brighton Jones

. Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of engineers, including hiring and onboarding future teammates .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical leadership with extensive experience in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and cloud-native services, while effectively managing team dynamics and engineering culture. Capable of making strategic decisions regarding integrations, architecture, and modernization efforts in a shared-service environment.

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Technical LeadershipPython ProgrammingJavaScript/TypeScript DevelopmentCloud-Native ServicesAPI Integration

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringIntegration DevelopmentEvent-Driven ArchitectureETL/ELT PatternsCloud ExperienceTechnical StandardsCode ReviewsComplex Problem SolvingSecurity Best PracticesData Protection

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationMentoringTeam LeadershipDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

SQL DatabasesAzureAWSGCPSalesforceFinancial Services CloudCI/CDInfrastructure as CodeDeployment AutomationAI-Enabled Applications

Industry Keywords

Registered Investment AdviserTechnical DebtEngineering CultureDigital Worker Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptPythonSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of engineers, including hiring and onboarding future teammates
Own sprint planning, code reviews, technical standards, day-to-day delivery, and engineering culture
Partner with Business, Data & Systems, and Operations to set priorities and deliver work for advisors and other stakeholders
Set technical direction for tools used by the data team, advisors, and business users, including SQL databases, custodian data synchronization, and downstream advisor systems
Modernize the integration platform and patterns
Partner with the Cloud & Platform Engineer on CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and deployment automation
Make build-versus-buy decisions and explain tradeoffs to technical and business partners
Write code and contribute to architecture, complex problem solving, and key builds
Simplify systems, reduce technical debt, and improve reliability and security
Build with security, data protection, and recordkeeping in mind for a registered investment adviser
Build a modern engineering function and shape engineering practices, standards, and culture
Influence AI, automation, and digital worker initiatives
Provide hands-on technical leadership with executive visibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in technical leadership
Strong hands-on depth in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and cloud-native services
Experience building integrations with APIs, event-driven architecture, and ETL/ELT patterns
Hands-on cloud experience; Azure is preferred, while AWS or GCP is also relevant
Experience leading small teams in shared-service environments supporting multiple internal customers and competing priorities
Clear communication skills to explain tradeoffs to technical and business partners and make sound decisions when requirements are not fully defined
Required for application: complete the Values in Action Self-Assessment
Nice to have: Salesforce experience, including Financial Services Cloud, Apex, or integrations
Nice to have: AI-enabled application work, including LLM integrations, retrieval-augmented generation, or agent frameworks
Must not require or later require employment visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation
Equity ownership opportunities for every employee
New Business Incentive Program
Generous employee referral bonus
Cell phone data reimbursement
Financial planning services discount for employees and immediate family members
Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1
Winter Break, Summer Friday flex-days, and 10 paid holidays
Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching
Heavily subsidized transit
100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues
Personal career development plans
Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees)
Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training
Annual professional & personal wellbeing stipend
Quarterly team-building events
Regular social events
Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups
Paid Parental leave (13 weeks for birthing parent and 6 weeks for non-birthing parent)
Adoption benefits
Anniversary milestone celebrations, including a 3-month paid sabbatical at 10 years