Job Summary
At IGS Energy, we leverage Agile principles to rapidly deliver high quality software via close collaboration with stakeholders and story-based iterative development. As a Manager of Software Engineering, you will coach and lead a team of Software Engineering Leads and Technical Leads in a fast-paced environment. Software Engineering Leads are responsible for guiding a team of Software Engineers, and Technical Leads are responsible for providing architectural guidance. Software Engineers at IGS are involved in all phases of software development, from defining requirements to production releases. They are embedded in cross-functional teams of analysts, product managers, and testing staff, collectively striving to quickly deliver high-quality, high-value software. We work in an environment that encourages individual initiative, leadership at all levels, and team-based continuous improvement. At times you may be asked to balance hands-on development along with leadership responsibilities. However, your most important responsibility will be building a team that emphasizes a culture of excellence, high-performance, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Provide strategic leadership for the Engineering department, fostering team morale, soft-skills development, and feedback collection from IT leaders.
Work with Product Managers to ensure that engineering teams are aligned with the product roadmaps.
Take on responsibilities related to product strategy, working closely with product managers, customers, and stakeholders to understand their needs and contribute to decisions on product roadmap.
Guide and mentor other leaders and exemplify advanced leadership qualities to elevate our software engineering teams.
Ensure that quality standards and project milestones are met by the engineering team.
Influence and contribute to the feedback and career development process for all engineers in the organization.
Drive the hiring process for engineers across the organization
Drive the organization's technology direction, manage product interactions, and prioritize reducing tech debt strategically.
Drive the completion of complex and high-stakes software projects.
Champion the technical domain, prepare teams for future challenges, and promote holistic technology solutions.
Demonstrate the capacity to solve problems at any level and prioritize empowering team members to become problem solvers themselves.
Foster a collaborative culture based on IGS values, emphasizing "Goal over Role".
Cultivate and uphold trust from team members, peers, and the organization as a whole.
Lead continuous improvement programs for sustainable long-term growth.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience as a software engineer required
3+ years of experience leading a team of engineers required
Enthusiastic self-starter capable of quickly taking ownership of features, applications, and systems
Decisiveness, good judgment, analytical/math/strategic aptitude and problem-solving skills to act with authority and take risks in an environment with little direction from others
Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary to interface with and influence all levels of the organization
Knowledge of business analysis methodologies, procedures, and development tools
Outstanding leadership, teamwork, mentorship, and development abilities
Very strong technical skills, specifically an in-depth knowledge of C#, SQL, and web frameworks
Deep understanding of application development, database design and system design
Experience with Agile development
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Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. Unfortunately, a current or future need for sponsorship is not supported or available for this position.
Salary Range:
$127,480.00 - $203,970.00*This range reflects base pay only. Incentive earnings, like commissions or bonuses, are not included.
This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan based on company performance. How We Support Your Wellbeing:Our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why at IGS, we are committed to offering a holistic benefit program that allows employees to stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain flexibility in their wellbeing journey.
Healthcare Essentials: Comprehensive coverage including medical (plus free telehealth), dental, vision, and employer health savings account contributions.
Mental Wellbeing: Robust support through Headspace and free mental healthcare visits for you and your dependents.
Family Planning Support: Extensive assistance with Maven, paid family and caregiver leave, and fertility, adoption, and surrogacy services.
Financial Readiness: Strong financial foundation with a 401(k) plan, company match, and access to financial wellbeing tools.
Work-Life Balance: paid time off, tuition reimbursement, paid leaves, employee hardship fund, and a wide range of additional perks.
It is the policy of IGS Energy to ensure equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations and guidelines. Employment discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, and veteran status or other legally protected class under applicable law is prohibited.
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What We Do
IGS Energy is redefining what it means to be an energy retailer.
We are leading a transition to a more sustainable energy future by empowering home and business customers to source the energy that’s right for them, manage their costs and carbon footprint, and protect the systems that keep their homes running efficiently.
As a proudly private company that follows the principles of Conscious Capitalism, we prioritize the needs of our customers, our employees, the communities where we live and work and the planet.
IGS Energy serves as a trusted advisor to more than 1 million customers nationwide, making an ever-changing and complex industry simpler
