Software Engineering Manager

Position Overview

AffiniPay is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow our engineering teams and culture. This role is crucial for driving innovation within our technology organization and advocating for best engineering practices. You will collaborate with teams across the company to translate business objectives and product requirements into actionable engineering work. The ultimate goal is to cultivate a cohesive, high-functioning, and diverse team of software engineers capable of delivering high-quality software on predictable timelines.

About AffiniPay

AffiniPay is a leading fintech company headquartered in Austin, Texas. We are the market leader in professional services payments and practice management software, serving legal, accounting, architectural, engineering, and construction firms. AffiniPay has been recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. for 13 consecutive years, fueling our continuous team growth.

Founded in 2005, AffiniPay's mission is to build technology products that empower professionals to focus on their passion. Our portfolio includes leading software solutions such as MyCase (Legal Practice Management Software) and CASEpeer (Practice Management for Personal Injury).

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Development

• Recruit, onboard, mentor, and grow a diverse team of engineers and contractors.
• Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Provide regular coaching and support to promote career development.

Engineering Excellence & Process Optimization

• Ensure high-quality software development practices across the entire lifecycle.
• Continuously improve engineering processes to enhance team productivity and efficiency.
• Drive technical initiatives to ensure application performance, scalability, and sustainability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to prioritize roadmap items, identify risks, negotiate trade-offs, and align on outcomes.
• Collaborate with UX to build intuitive, modern web applications.
• Support software releases through coordination with DevOps, QA, and support teams.

Project & Technical Leadership

• Facilitate architecture, design, and process discussions to solve complex technical challenges.
• Participate in sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Break down complex problems into manageable tasks and advocate for data-informed decision-making.

Strategic Impact

• Actively contribute to long-term technical and organizational planning.
• Represent engineering in cross-functional strategy conversations with clarity and influence.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns, and scalable software architecture.
• 5+ years of experience designing, building, deploying, and debugging scalable, cloud-based web applications.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies, API development, and SQL-based databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Deep understanding of software architecture, including SOLID principles, design patterns, and scalable system design.
• 2-3 years of experience leading engineering teams, with strong mentoring, coaching, and people management skills.
• Proven ability to recruit, retain, and develop diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams.
• Skilled in resolving conflicts, fostering trust, and promoting a culture of collaboration and psychological safety.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and LEAN product development.
• Strong strategic planning, prioritization, and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

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• This position is preferred to be located in Austin, Texas.

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