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Software Engineer Manager

Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC

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IT - Software
Irvine, CA (On-Site/Office)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented software development team focused on building mission-critical solutions. This is a hybrid role based in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to align engineering efforts with business and product goals. The role doesn't require a clearance, but one is preferred.

Responsibilities for the Software Engineering Manager include:

  • Oversee engineering resource management including team capacity, velocity, and alignment with product roadmap milestones.
  • Manage on-call schedules and incident response protocols.
  • Participate in hiring and team growth planning.
  • Dedicate up to 10 hours/week to hands-on coding.
  • Mentor team members and support career development.
  • Collaborate with engineering leaders to promote proactive architecture across products.
  • Coordinate with internal and external partners and communicate plans clearly.
  • Work closely with Product Managers on requirements and prioritization.
  • Contribute to engineering and product documentation.
  • Host post-mortems and implement corrective actions.

Required Qualifications for the Software Engineering Manager include:

  • Ability to code and review code in various programming languages.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and software development life cycles.
  • Strong technical background in backend, frontend, and QA practices.
  • Proven experience managing software engineering teams.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.

Compensation for the Software Engineering Manager includes:

Salary Range: $140,000-$200,000 depending on experience

Full Standard Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan, Sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 9/5/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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Python, Java, Rust, C++, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, DevOps, backend development, frontend development, full-stack development, software lifecycle, software architecture, technical leadership, team management, resource planning, velocity tracking, incident response, post-mortem analysis, software documentation, product roadmap, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder communication, hiring, mentorship, career development, software quality, scalability, performance optimization, cloud-native, distributed systems, microservices, REST APIs, software engineering leadership, SoCal, Seattle, Arvada, Washington D.C.
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Zachary Piper Solutions is a National Security focused technology services and consulting firm with a top-secret facility clearance. We support mission-critical initiatives on behalf of the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of State, and a variety of Civilian Agencies. ZPS is dedicated to help protect government networks against cyber threats and to maximize the wide-spectrum of intelligence and security-related technologies. Our dedicated support and proven experience drive results in support of our client’s mission objectives.
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IT - Software
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