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Software Engineering Manager (Java, & Team Lead exp. req.)
#twiceasnice Recruiting - Woodridge, Illinois, United States, 60517
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Software Engineering Manager (Java, & Team Lead exp. req.)
Location: Woodridge, IL
Salary: $155,000 - $170,000 + Bonus + Great Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, AD&D, 401(k) w/match, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel: Occasional client sites (domestic)
Typical Hours: Mon-Fri, 8-5 pm (Flexible); Hybrid 2 days remote
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Software Engineering Manager (Java, & Team Lead exp. req.) Description
Our client, a fast-growing leader in warehouse automation, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join their team in Woodridge, Illinois. This is a strategic, hands-on role where you will mentor a small team of engineers while working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver innovative, scalable solutions. The position involves approximately 50% development and coding, and 50% focused on strategic leadership, coaching, and technical management. Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to navigate both technical and non-technical conversations, and a strong sense of ownership in driving projects forward with clarity, organization, and accountability. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of automation technology while playing a key role in a collaborative, high-impact engineering environment.
Software Engineering Manager (Java, & Team Lead exp. req.) Responsibilities
• Lead and mentor a team of 4-5 engineers through code reviews and career development • Own architecture and design decisions across the full stack • Balance technical leadership with hands-on development (50/50) • Align technical goals with customers and internal stakeholders • Establish and uphold coding standards and development processes • Drive quality through testing, reviews, and performance tuning • Set team priorities that support product and business goals • Participate in technical design calls with customers • Build a collaborative, growth-oriented engineering culture
Software Engineering Manager (Java, & Team Lead exp. req.) Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree required • 7+ years of software development experience required • Team lead or management experience required • Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript required • Experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular) required • RDBMS experience required (PostgreSQL or MySQL preferred) • Must be willing to work on-site 3 days per week
Software Engineering Manager (Java, & Team Lead exp. req.) Description
Our client, a fast-growing leader in warehouse automation, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join their team in Woodridge, Illinois. This is a strategic, hands-on role where you will mentor a small team of engineers while working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver innovative, scalable solutions. The position involves approximately 50% development and coding, and 50% focused on strategic leadership, coaching, and technical management. Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to navigate both technical and non-technical conversations, and a strong sense of ownership in driving projects forward with clarity, organization, and accountability. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of automation technology while playing a key role in a collaborative, high-impact engineering environment.
Software Engineering Manager (Java, & Team Lead exp. req.) Responsibilities
• Lead and mentor a team of 4-5 engineers through code reviews and career development • Own architecture and design decisions across the full stack • Balance technical leadership with hands-on development (50/50) • Align technical goals with customers and internal stakeholders • Establish and uphold coding standards and development processes • Drive quality through testing, reviews, and performance tuning • Set team priorities that support product and business goals • Participate in technical design calls with customers • Build a collaborative, growth-oriented engineering culture
Software Engineering Manager (Java, & Team Lead exp. req.) Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree required • 7+ years of software development experience required • Team lead or management experience required • Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript required • Experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular) required • RDBMS experience required (PostgreSQL or MySQL preferred) • Must be willing to work on-site 3 days per week