Software Engineering Manager

Independence Pet Group

. Drive the design, development, and delivery of core software platforms for Embrace Pet Insurance .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,639 - $173,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software development teams while actively engaging in architecture, code reviews, and cloud design. Proficient in delivering secure, scalable, and resilient software platforms aligned with insurance business needs, utilizing Azure DevOps and Agile methodologies.

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Microsoft Azure Cloud DevelopmentLeadership In Software DevelopmentAzure DevOps CI/CD Pipeline ManagementExtensive .NET/C# DevelopmentInsurance Platform Support

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Hard Skills

.NET/C# DevelopmentSQL ServerData ModelingPerformance TuningCloud ModernizationAgile MethodologiesCode ReviewTechnical Problem SolvingAutomation StrategiesIntegration With Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoringCoachingPerformance ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsAzure PipelinesJiraCI/CD PipelinesCloud Security Patterns

Industry Keywords

Insurance PlatformsPolicy AdministrationClaims ProcessingRegulated EnvironmentsGovernance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the design, development, and delivery of core software platforms for Embrace Pet Insurance
Lead software engineers while remaining engaged in architecture, code reviews, cloud design, and DevOps practices
Participate in solution design, architectural decisions, and technical problem solving
Perform and guide code reviews across backend, frontend, and integration layers
Partner with senior engineers on complex features, performance issues, and production support
Lead and mentor multiple software developers and senior engineers
Conduct 1:1s, performance management, and coaching
Serve as an escalation point for technical blockers, delivery risks, and production issues
Oversee policy administration, claims processing, customer-facing web, and mobile applications
Ensure platforms are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with insurance business needs
Drive modernization efforts while managing technical debt and platform stability
Deliver prioritized projects aligned with company goals
Oversee and improve CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Azure Pipelines
Champion automation, testing strategies, deployment consistency, and environment management
Define, document, and enforce engineering standards for coding, testing, quality, cloud security patterns, and DevOps workflows
Collaborate with Product, Policy, Claims, and Operations teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery execution using Jira
Communicate technical tradeoffs, risks, and timelines to business and technology leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Deep, hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud development
Extensive hands-on experience with .NET/C# development
5+ years of experience leading software development teams while remaining technically active
Strong experience with Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipeline design and management
Proven experience working in Agile environments using Jira or ADO
Solid expertise with SQL Server, data modeling, and performance tuning
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
Direct experience supporting insurance platforms, particularly policy administration or claims systems
Experience integrating or working with Microsoft Dynamics CRM / Dynamics 365
Experience guiding front-end development for web and mobile applications
Background in cloud modernization or refactoring legacy systems
Familiarity with security, compliance, and governance in regulated environments
Experience leading by example in organizations transitioning toward stronger engineering standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision insurance
Basic life insurance at no cost to the employee
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement savings plan
Personal paid time off
Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
Pet-friendly office environment
Commuter benefits
Group pet insurance
On-the-job training and skills development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)