Software Engineering Manager

Company Description

Govini builds software that accelerates the Defense Acquisition Process. The Ark, Govini’s flagship product, combines commercial data and artificial intelligence into applications that solve challenges across the entire spectrum of Defense Acquisition, including Supply Chain, Science and Technology, Production, Sustainment, and Modernization. With the Ark, the Acquisition community eliminates slow, manual processes and gains the ability to rapidly imagine, produce, and field critical warfighting capabilities. The Ark transforms Defense Acquisition into a strategic advantage. Govini has offices in Arlington, Virginia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our talented team at Govini. Govini is a leading technology company dedicated to supporting the defense and intelligence communities with cutting-edge software solutions. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be pivotal in shaping and driving our software engineering processes and implementations to new heights.

As a Software Engineering Manager at Govini, you will lead a team of skilled software engineers, both front-end and back-end specialists, through the entire software development lifecycle. You will oversee Agile ceremonies, set coding and testing standards, and ensure the quality of deliverables. Your leadership will be essential in translating business requirements into technical specifications, building scalable technology, and promoting innovation and efficiency within the team.

This role is a full-time position located out of our office in Pittsburgh, PA. 

This role may require up to 10% travel

Scope of Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, guiding them from ideation to implementation, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Organize and lead Agile ceremonies for the software engineering team, ensuring efficient project execution and alignment with business goals.
• Establish coding and testing best practices and standards for engineers, driving excellence in software development.
• Take charge of developing, testing, and deploying modern software applications and new features, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Oversee the quality of engineers' deliverables, including coding, testing, and debugging, to maintain high standards of software quality.
• Collaborate closely with Govini's product team to translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions.
• Continuously seek innovation and process improvement opportunities, finding efficiencies in all assigned tasks to drive the team's success.
• Work collaboratively with data engineers, data scientists, QA engineers, and DevOps engineers to enhance our platform's overall quality and performance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required




Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of software development experience with proficiency in an object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java, C++, Python, C#, or Ruby)
• 1+ years of people management
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Quarkus, or similar technologies
• Strong knowledge of data structures, object-oriented design, algorithms, exception handling, and troubleshooting
• Experience in SQL and database design
• Thorough understanding of microservice architecture
• Proven experience in an Agile development framework.
• Strong analytical skills and unwavering attention to detail




Desired Skills:
• Current possession of a U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain one with our sponsorship
• Experience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environment
• Hands-on experience with JavaScript frameworks like React or AngularJS
• Familiarity with Redis, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Apache Kafka
• Proficiency in profiling Java applications to identify bottlenecks
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery concepts and build tools
• Experience with containers, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps patterns
• Familiarity with Linux commands and scripting

We firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance. If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, we’re eager to hear from you.

Govini is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.