Software Engineering Manager

Independence Pet Group

. Actively participate in solution design, architectural decisions, and technical problem solving .

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeEmbrace_OFFICE_Ohio • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud.NETSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively participate in solution design, architectural decisions, and technical problem solving
Perform and guide code reviews across backend, frontend, and integration layers
Partner with senior engineers on complex features, performance issues, and production support
Remain current and hands‑on with the Azure platform, .NET/C# stack, Microsoft Dynamics and development tooling
Lead and mentor multiple software developers and senior engineers, setting clear technical and delivery expectations
Balance hands‑on contribution with people leadership, including 1:1s, performance management, and coaching
Serve as an escalation point for technical blockers, delivery risks, and production issues
Oversee development and ongoing enhancement of:
Policy Administration System
Claims Processing System
Customer‑facing web applications
Mobile applications
Ensure platforms are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with insurance business needs
Drive modernization efforts while managing technical debt and platform stability
Responsible for delivering prioritized projects that align with company goals
Actively oversee and improve CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Azure Pipelines
Champion automation, testing strategies, deployment consistency, and environment management
Define, document, and enforce engineering standards for:
Coding practices
Testing and quality
Cloud and security patterns
DevOps workflows
Work closely with Product, Policy, Claims, and Operations teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery execution using Jira
Communicate technical tradeoffs, risks, and timelines clearly to business and technology leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Deep, hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud development
Extensive hands‑on experience with .NET / C# development
5+ years of experience leading software development teams, while remaining technically active
Strong experience with Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipeline design and management
Proven experience working in Agile environments using Jira or ADO
Solid expertise with SQL Server, data modeling, and performance tuning
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
Preferred Experience
Direct experience supporting insurance platforms, particularly policy administration or claims systems
Experience integrating or working with Microsoft Dynamics CRM / Dynamics 365
Experience guiding front‑end development for web and mobile applications
Background in cloud modernization or refactoring legacy systems
Familiarity with security, compliance, and governance in regulated environments
Experience leading by example in organizations transitioning toward stronger engineering standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
Company paid short-term and long-term disability
12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement savings plan
Personal Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
Pet friendly office environment
Commuter Benefits
Group Pet Insurance
On the job training and skills development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

.NETC#Microsoft AzureAzure DevOpsCI/CDSQL Serverdata modelingperformance tuningAgilecloud modernization

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipmentoringproblem solvingcoachingperformance managementtechnical tradeoffsdelivery executioncollaborationexpectation setting

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering