Engineering Manager
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-Site)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: 200k base

The Mission
A high-impact technology platform supporting national security and defense operations is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead and scale a team of software engineers.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will drive execution across the full software development lifecycle, set engineering standards, and build systems that operate at scale in complex, high-stakes environments.

You will translate business needs into technical outcomes, partner closely with product and data teams, and ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.

What You’ll Own

Leading and mentoring a team of software engineers (front-end and back-end)
Driving execution across the full software development lifecycle
Running Agile ceremonies and ensuring alignment with business priorities
Establishing and enforcing coding, testing, and quality standards
Overseeing development, testing, and deployment of new features and applications
Ensuring high-quality deliverables across coding, debugging, and testing
Translating business requirements into technical specifications
Identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
Partnering cross-functionally with product, data, QA, and DevOps teams
Contributing to the design and development of scalable, modern architectures

What It Takes

U.S. Citizenship (required)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
5+ years of software development experience in object-oriented languages (Java, C++, Python, C#, Ruby, or similar)
1+ year of people management experience
Hands-on experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot, Quarkus, or similar
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
Experience with SQL and database design
Solid understanding of microservices architecture
Experience working in Agile development environments
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Nice to Have

Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one
Experience in startup or high-growth environments
Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular)
Experience with tools such as Redis, PostgreSQL (Aurora), or Apache Kafka
Experience profiling applications and optimizing performance
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and build tools
Exposure to containers, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices
Comfort working in Linux environments

How You Operate

Hands-on leader who leads by example
High ownership and accountability
Comfortable operating in complex, high-stakes environments
Focused on execution, quality, and continuous improvement
Strong collaborator across technical and non-technical teams

Why This Role

Lead a high-performing engineering team solving complex, real-world problems
Direct impact on systems used in critical national security environments
Opportunity to build and scale modern, high-performance software systems
Work closely with product, data, and leadership on mission-critical initiatives

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