Senior Engineering Manager

Location: Tampa, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time

We are a growing Automotive Services Company committed to delivering innovative technology solutions that drive our business forward. Our engineering team plays a critical role in building and maintaining the systems that power our organization.

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager who thrives in a hands-on environment. This role combines technical leadership with active software development—you'll be writing code daily while mentoring a direct report and collaborating closely with business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with company goals.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior engineer or tech lead ready to take on management responsibilities while staying deeply involved in the technical work.

• Actively contribute to the codebase across our PHP (Laravel), React, Vue, Node.js and Python technology stack
•  Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions that support business operations
• Lead technical architecture decisions and establish best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the stack

• Mentor and develop one direct report, providing guidance on technical growth and career development
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Help scale the team as the company grows, including participation in hiring efforts

• Serve as the primary technical liaison to business teams and stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and project plans
• Communicate project status, technical constraints, and timelines to non-technical stakeholders
• Prioritize engineering work in alignment with business objectives

• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• 3+ years of experience in a technical lead or engineering management role
• Strong proficiency with backend : PHP, Nodei.js, Python
• Strong proficiency with modern front-end tools (ie. SPA frameworks (React, Vue, npm, build tools, HTML5 & CSS) 
• Proven ability to mentor and develop engineers
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders and translating requirements into technical solutions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL) and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with modern development practices including CI/CD, version control, and agile methodologies
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

• Experience in the automotive industry or related services sector
• Background in API development and third-party integrations
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and infrastructure management

• Competitive compensation
• Payroll processed weekly with direct deposit
• Healthcare options including Medical, Vision, and Dental
• 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Flexible PTO Policy
• Company laptop available
• Must live in Central Florida (Orlando & Tampa areas)