Location
Fenton, MO (Hybrid)
Position Overview
The Software Engineering Manager leads a team of software engineers in the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions supporting UniGroup’s Mobile and OX platforms. This role blends hands-on technical contribution with people leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
Working closely with Product, Engineering leadership, and business stakeholders, the Software Engineering Manager drives team performance, strengthens technical practices, and fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning. This role requires strong experience designing, developing, and optimizing full-stack, interactive web applications in a modern cloud environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead, support, and mentor a high-performing engineering team through technical guidance, coaching, and hands-on collaboration
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions using modern tools and frameworks, including Java, Spring Boot, React, React Native, PostgreSQL, Kafka, TypeScript, Node, GraphQL, Git, CI/CD, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Spend approximately 70% of time contributing to software development and code reviews alongside the team
- Conduct code reviews and pair programming sessions to reinforce engineering best practices and code quality
- Oversee day-to-day team operations including sprint planning, execution, prioritization, and incident response
- Monitor team performance and drive continuous improvement through metrics, governance, and process enhancements
- Partner with engineering leadership and technical leads to define standards, ensure architectural consistency, and advance modernization efforts
- Collaborate closely with product partners, business stakeholders, and end users to design solutions and align technical priorities
- Conduct regular 1:1s, manage goal setting and performance reviews, and support team engagement and development
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and talent development initiatives to ensure strong technical and cultural alignment
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience, including leading engineering projects or teams
- Strong understanding of full-stack development, modern cloud platforms, and microservices architecture
- Demonstrated ability to guide technical execution, mentor engineers, and collaborate effectively across functions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting or enhancing legacy systems (e.g., mainframe environments)
- Experience working in agile or product-centric delivery environments
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
Why Work at UniGroup
At UniGroup, we build technology that supports iconic brands like United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit, while investing in the people who power our platforms. Our engineering teams work on meaningful, enterprise-scale systems that support a nationwide network of agents, customers, and internal partners.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off, company holidays, and paid parental leave
- Hybrid work environment that supports flexibility and work-life balance
- Opportunities to work with modern technologies while contributing to legacy modernization
- A collaborative, people-first culture that values mentorship, continuous learning, and thoughtful innovation
Work Authorization
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis
- UniGroup is unable to provide visa sponsorship or employment authorization support now or in the future
We foster diversity, in part, by imposing a strict policy of non-discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or other status protected by the law.
We value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and separated service members bring to our workforce. While serving our country you have gained skills such as leadership, flexibility, and agility, which will help to make you successful here. We are dedicated to supporting military families and ensuring that we provide a welcoming environment for our country’s heroes. We hope you consider joining the UniGroup family.
UniGroup is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, UniGroup will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].
