Software Engineering Manager

Builders Capital

full-time

Posted on: 10/20/2025

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Fort Lauderdale • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States

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About the role

Lead and Mentor: Manage a team of software engineers and technical leads, fostering an environment of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Architecture and Design: Oversee architectural decisions for backend APIs, web applications, and integration layers; ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability across systems.
Hands-On Development: Contribute to critical codebases when needed - providing technical guidance, conducting code reviews, and ensuring engineering excellence.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to define technical strategy, roadmaps, and resource planning aligned with business goals.
Process Ownership: Establish and refine SDLC processes, CI/CD pipelines, testing practices, and code quality standards across all teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver high-quality features on schedule.
Performance Management: Set clear expectations, conduct regular one-on-ones, and guide engineers through career growth and skill development.
Operational Excellence: Monitor system health, uptime, and performance metrics; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.
Innovation: Stay current on emerging technologies in Node.js, and cloud platforms (Azure), introducing tools and frameworks that accelerate delivery.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
8+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years leading teams or managing engineers.
Proven experience delivering scalable, cloud-hosted applications using Node.js, React, REST APIs, and Microsoft SQL Server.
Strong background in Azure (App Services, Functions, DevOps, Application Insights, etc.) and modern CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent understanding of software architecture principles (microservices, domain-driven design, event-driven systems).
Experience mentoring and developing engineers - balancing people leadership with hands-on technical depth.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and business stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
A passion for quality, innovation, and operational reliability.

Benefits

Innovative Environment: Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the construction finance industry with access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
Work Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work environment where you can balance team leadership with your personal life.
National Impact: Be part of a nationwide operation that’s shaping the future of construction financing and making a difference for builders, developers, and homeowners across the U.S.
Health Insurance – We’ve got you covered! Builders Capital pays 100% of your medical insurance premiums to keep you healthy and stress-free, offering a PPO and HSA plans.
Health Savings Account (HSA) – We contribute annually into your HSA account (prorated from your hire date) and for those the select our HSA plan.
Competitive Compensation – We offer competitive wages that reward your expertise and hard work.
Paid Time Off – Take time to recharge with 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
Paid Holidays – Enjoy 10 paid holidays throughout the year so you can spend quality time with family, friends, or doing whatever you love.