Software Development Manager (Remote from California)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Software Development Manager in California. The Software Development Manager will lead and inspire engineering teams responsible for a high-impact e-commerce platform. This role offers the opportunity to drive technical strategy, ensure reliable delivery of scalable software, and foster a strong engineering culture. You will balance people-focused leadership with a deep understanding of modern web architectures, guiding teams to execute complex initiatives while maintaining quality and agility. Collaborating closely with Product, DevOps, QA, and Architecture, you will turn business goals into clear technical plans and remove obstacles to success. This position is ideal for a strategic, structured, and decisive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys developing high-performing engineering talent. Accountabilities • Lead and develop software engineering teams, setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and driving career growth. • Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery by managing sprint cadence, backlog health, and cross-team dependencies. • Translate business objectives into executable technical plans in collaboration with Product, DevOps, QA, and Architecture teams. • Drive platform improvements in scalability, security, reliability, and performance. • Establish rhythm and accountability across teams, remove blockers, clarify priorities, and balance capacity against competing demands. • Advance development processes, including CI/CD, observability, code quality, and documentation, to strengthen delivery discipline. • Foster a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and cross-team communication to build a high-performing engineering organization. • Conduct performance management, feedback, and development planning to cultivate talent and future engineering leaders. Requirements • 5–8+ years of engineering experience, including at least 2+ years leading software development teams in a modern web stack environment. • Technical expertise in Node.js , React, cloud infrastructure (GCP preferred; AWS/Azure transferrable), and GraphQL or similar real-time API frameworks. • Experience with Agile teams, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, CircleCI), and delivery practices including code review, test automation, and observability. • Strong strategic problem-solving, communication, and facilitation skills, able to bridge technical and product discussions. • Proven ability to manage complex priorities, navigate ambiguity, and make decisive, ownership-driven decisions under pressure. • Familiarity with secure coding principles and PCI compliance requirements. • Preferred: experience in high-traffic e-commerce platforms, distributed systems, serverless platforms, or contributions to open-source projects. Benefits • Competitive base salary ($130,000–$140,000) with performance-based bonus. • Medical, dental, vision coverage with low-cost options. • Employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance; supplemental insurance options. • 401(k) plan with employer matching and 100% vesting. • Open PTO policy, paid holidays, and 10 weeks paid parental leave. • Business casual work environment with rewards and recognition programs. • Discounts on electronics, travel, health & wellness, home & auto, and more. • Professional development opportunities and supportive culture focused on growth. Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Apply tot his job