Software Development Manager

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

About eNGINE

eNGINE builds Technical Teams. We are a Solutions and Placement firm shaped by decades of interaction with Technical professionals. Our inspiration is continuous learning and engagement with the markets we serve, the talent we represent, and the teams we build. Our Consulting Workforce is encouraged to enjoy career fulfillment in the form of challenging projects, schedule flexibility, and paid training/certifications. Successful outcomes start and finish with eNGINE.

Role Overview

eNGINE is seeking a Software Development Manager to build & lead a team of engineers & analysts that will support core business operations through the development & delivery of applications. This role blends people leadership with technical expertise, ensuring enterprise applications are reliable, secure, and aligned with evolving business priorities. The ideal candidate is both a technical authority and a trusted leader who can guide teams through complex initiatives.

Leadership & Delivery Responsibilities

  • Lead, support, and develop a team of application professionals through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
  • Establish and enforce application architecture principles, engineering standards, and development best practices
  • Maintain accountability for system reliability, data quality, scalability, and long-term maintainability
  • Provide senior-level problem resolution for complex or escalated technical issues
  • Partner with business and technology leaders to shape application strategy and prioritize roadmap initiatives
  • Translate business objectives into clear technical direction and executable plans
  • Guide release planning, change management, and production readiness to minimize operational risk
  • Set staffing plans, assign work, and ensure appropriate resource alignment across initiatives

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Prior hands-on experience as a software engineer before transitioning into leadership
  • Strong technical background with experience in modern application development stacks
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C#, or comparable technologies
  • Working knowledge of front-end and development tooling used in enterprise environments
  • Solid understanding of system integration patterns, data movement, and application lifecycles
  • Experience operating within structured SDLC environments and collaborating across IT disciplines

Preferred Experience

  • Prior responsibility leading technical teams or application-focused groups
  • Experience setting development standards and reviewing architecture and code quality
  • Background working closely with product owners or business stakeholders
  • Exposure to compliance, security, or governance considerations in enterprise systems

Next Steps

No C2C, relocation, or sponsorship for this role

For finer details on how eNGINE can impact your career, apply today!

eNGINE is a Pittsburgh-based Solutions firm specializing in building Technical and Cyber Security teams. We are a trusted business partner to our clients, and provide resources for Project based Consulting, Contract to hire and Direct Hire. We pride ourselves in building lasting relationships with both our consultants as well as our client partners, and aligning the two when the right fit arises. eNGINE applies over 85 years of collective experience representing Consultants, uncovering passive full time hires, and building Technology teams in Pittsburgh. It’s understood that the wrong resource at the right time is worse than no resource at all. You don’t take shortcuts. Neither do we. Successful outcomes start and finish with eNGINE.

Similar job postings

Apply now

Please let eNGINE know you found this job on ManagerTrack. This helps us grow!

Apply now

About the job

Apply before

Mar 16, 2026

Posted on

Feb 14, 2026

Job Type

Full-time

Unlock thousands of jobs and get more interviews

Let us do the heavy lifting and sift through the noise in your job search to get the most relevant jobs in front of you

What’s included

  • Advanced search filters
  • 24 hour advanced access to new jobs
  • Email alerts

Pay monthly, cancel anytime

$19.99/month

Join now

Invoices and receipts available for easy company reimbursement