Manager, Software Engineering – Sitecore Platform

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. Lead and develop a globally distributed engineering team through hands-on technical leadership, performance management, mentoring, and coaching .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeJersey City • New Jersey • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading globally distributed engineering teams while defining and executing technical strategies for the Sitecore platform. Proficient in software architecture, development processes, and translating business needs into actionable engineering tasks.

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Sitecore Platform ArchitectureC# DevelopmentAgile Development MethodologiesTechnical LeadershipPerformance Optimization

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Hard Skills

Sitecore XPSitecore XMSitecore XM CloudNext.jsReactGraphQLSQL ServerPowerShellObject-Oriented DesignAutomated Testing

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder ManagementMentoringCoachingTroubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

GitBitbucketCI/CD PipelinesContent Delivery NetworksAI-Assisted Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Software Development LifecyclePerformance ManagementProcess AutomationBusiness AlignmentHeadless Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGraphQLJavaScriptNext.jsReactSitecoreSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a globally distributed engineering team through hands-on technical leadership, performance management, mentoring, and coaching
Define and execute the long-term technical strategy for the Sitecore platform, including architecture, security, scalability, reliability, process automation, and business alignment
Partner with Product Owners and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements, solution architectures, delivery plans, and actionable engineering tasks
Design and implement resilient, scalable architectures that maintain availability and minimize downtime
Participate in solution design, code and architecture reviews, troubleshooting, performance optimization, refactoring, and resolution of complex technical issues
Provide technical guidance to software engineers and establish development standards and engineering best practices
Evaluate technologies and recommend improvements to the platform, architecture, development processes, and delivery model
Develop work breakdown structures, delivery schedules, resource plans, and budget estimates for complex software initiatives
Communicate technical decisions, trade-offs, project status, risks, dependencies, and priorities to engineering teams, business partners, customers, and senior stakeholders
Coordinate the complete software development lifecycle from architecture and design through development, testing, deployment, and production support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience in software development and application maintenance, including significant hands-on experience with Sitecore XP, XM, or XM Cloud
Demonstrated experience leading software engineering teams, including globally distributed teams
Strong knowledge of Sitecore platform architecture, including data models, templates, layouts, components, JSS, Content Serialization, configuration and content management, personalization and analytics, SQL Server and Solr integrations, headless development, and Sitecore XM Cloud
Proficiency in C#, .NET, Next.js, React, GraphQL, and PowerShell
Experience developing custom Sitecore modules and components and integrating Sitecore with external APIs, analytics platforms, and enterprise systems
Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), React, Next.js, CSS, HTML5, browser compatibility, and responsive web development
Hands-on experience with Git or Bitbucket, automated testing, deployment strategies, and CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of object-oriented design, software architecture principles, development processes, and engineering best practices
Experience translating high-level business requirements into solution designs, technical requirements, and actionable development tasks
Experience delivering software using Scrum and Agile development methodologies
Strong troubleshooting, performance optimization, code-review, and refactoring skills
Ability to manage multiple initiatives, balance competing priorities, and keep teams focused on high-value work
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including experience with business partners, senior leaders, and external customers
Ability to learn and adapt to evolving technologies, platforms, and development practices
Preferred: experience with content delivery networks, Sitecore XP/XM to XM Cloud migrations, architecting Sitecore XM Cloud applications, AI-assisted development tools, and relevant Sitecore certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Disability benefits
Paid Time Off program
Work flexibility
Support, coaching, and training
Short-term incentive