Manager of Software Engineering - Solutions Architecture

We are seeking a hands-on Software Engineering Manager with strong solution architecture expertise to lead and support high-performing development teams in a modern Agile environment. This role will focus on driving technical strategy, mentoring engineering talent, and partnering closely with product and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, innovative technology solutions. The ideal candidate combines leadership capabilities with deep technical acumen and a passion for continuous improvement, collaboration, and emerging technologies.

Worksite Location:

• 4 days a week onsite expectation if located in the Twin Cities (within one hour commute to HQ)
• Remote-eligible position in Maple Grove (remote available if commute is over one hour from HQ)
  
  

Pay Range:

• $150-175K salary + bonus
• No work visa sponsorship available; no C2C, thank you
  
  

Benefits:

• Three levels of health insurance options
• 20 days of PTO
• 13 holidays
• 3 days of paid volunteer days off
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 6% 401k match
  
  

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop software engineering and architecture team members through coaching, feedback, and career development initiatives
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture centered on innovation, accountability, and continuous learning
• Serve as a technical leader and solution architect for key enterprise initiatives and business domains
• Guide architectural decisions, technical standards, and best practices to support scalable and maintainable solutions
• Partner with product management and business stakeholders to align technical roadmaps with strategic business priorities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery across multiple initiatives
• Support Agile development practices and promote DevOps principles to improve delivery speed and quality
• Evaluate and recommend modern technologies, cloud solutions, and engineering tools to enhance platform capabilities
• Provide leadership across architecture efforts while balancing hands-on technical involvement with people management responsibilities
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Approximately 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent practical experience will also be considered
• Strong background in software architecture, system design, and enterprise application development
• Demonstrated success leading software engineers and technical teams in Agile environments
• Experience influencing technical direction and collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  
  

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let’s find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.