Manager, Software Engineering

Why Ryan?

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Home Office Stipend

• Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)

• Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement

• LinkedIn Learning Subscription

• Flexible Work Environment

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

• Accelerated Career Path

• Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager with a strong technical foundation and a proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams. This role requires a deep understanding of Agile development, modern backend and frontend technologies, and the ability to navigate complex financial and VAT-related domains. The ideal candidate will be both a strong technical contributor and a strategic leader, capable of driving product delivery while maintaining a focus on code quality, scalability, and team growth.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Manage software development projects using Agile methodologies, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes
• Oversee system architecture, code reviews, and technical design decisions across multiple services and applications
• Guide development efforts in PHP and Laravel, with hands-on technical leadership as needed
• Help design, maintain, and optimize relational databases, with a focus on MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Collaborate with a global product and design team to define technical requirements and translate them into scalable solutions
• Help implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and provide basic system administration and DevOps support
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and lead the resolution of critical production problems
• Support internal and external clients and stakeholders
• Apply strong attention to detail and analytical thinking to understand and build solutions in complex financial or VAT-related domains

Education and Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership or management role
• Deep knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience leading Agile teams
• Proficiency in PHP and Laravel, with a strong foundation in end-to-end application development
• Expertise in MySQL and PostgreSQL, including query optimization and database design
• Experience with CI/CD, basic system administration, and DevOps practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly grasp complex business and technical domains
• Meticulous attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Angular or other modern front-end frameworks
• Background in financial services, VAT, or regulatory technology domains
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience working in environments with strict security or compliance requirements
• Experience developing architectures for scalable systems

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license required. 

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