Software Engineering Manager

Job Title: Software Engineering Manager

Skill Level: Management Level (M1)

Employment Type: Full-Time Position

Department: Technology (Engineering Team)

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Austin, TX (HQ) (Optional, Based on Performance Remote & Hybrid)

### ABOUT DYNACONNECTIONS

Founded in 2001 and based in Austin, Texas, dynaConnections is a SaaS technology company serving the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) industry. Our flagship platform, connectMLS, powers mission-critical workflows used daily by MLS organizations, brokers, agents, and consumers nationwide.

We develop infrastructure that must be secure, highly available, and scalable, managing large volumes of listing data, real-time search, integrations, and compliance requirements. Our success relies on long-term client relationships, disciplined engineering methods, and a culture that values accountability, ownership, and execution.

### ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team and ensure our products are stable, high-quality, and competitive. This role combines leadership, delivery oversight, and technical guidance.

You will directly oversee software engineers and QA engineers across multiple agile teams, ensuring predictable delivery, production stability, and continuous improvement. Success in this role depends on building strong teams, maintaining high engineering standards, and aligning daily execution with company strategy.

### STRATEGIC MANDATE

This role combines strategic and operational responsibilities and involves hands-on leadership within a high-performing, agile product team. As a technical leader at dynaConnections, a small but established SaaS company, we need a coach who is responsible for:

• Leading and mentoring a top-tier engineering team
• Delivering consistent, high-quality results while minimizing technical debt
• Ensuring MLS data integrity, compliance, and security
• Attracting and retaining top engineering talent
• Aligning engineering initiatives with business goals

### WHAT YOU’LL DO

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITY

• Directly managing all developers and QA engineers across all COD teams, setting expectations, monitoring performance, and ensuring timely delivery.
• Managing all QA engineers across all COD teams to enhance software quality, lower defect escape rates, and establish strict testing standards.
• Achieving sprint predictability and delivering high-quality products.
• Developing talent and excelling in recruiting the right people.
• Constantly improving engineering processes and tools.
• Completing any other tasks related to your role as assigned by leadership.

ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Lead, mentor, and develop both the developers and QA engineers that make up COD teams (Customer-Oriented Development: typically, 2–4 developers and 1–2 QA engineers per COD team), operating within an Agile sprint framework.
• Establish clear performance expectations and delivery standards; collaborate with technical leads to uphold code quality, engineering practices, and sprint commitments.
• Establish quarterly and yearly performance objectives aligned with company goals.
• Conduct individual performance reviews, career development plans, and regular 1:1s to keep engineers motivated, accountable, and continuously growing.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier engineering talent.
• Act as the main escalation point for delivery blockers, proactively resolving issues to ensure the team meets its release deadlines on time.

DELIVERY & EXCUTION

• Ensure consistent sprint execution and on-time delivery without sacrificing quality.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Release, and Support teams to eliminate obstacles and ensure consistent delivery.
• Monitor and enhance delivery metrics like velocity, defect patterns, and release quality.
• Guarantee reliable delivery without sacrificing quality.

TECHNICAL & PLATFORM STEWARDSHIP

• Work with senior engineers and architects to guide technical direction.
• Support modernization efforts and decrease technical debt
• Ensure system performance, reliability, and scalability in a production SaaS environment.

QUALITY, STABILITY & RISK MANAGEMENT

• Foster a quality-first engineering culture with robust testing and review practices.
• Participate in release readiness, incident response, and root cause analysis.
• Assist in developing change management practices that lower production risk.

STRATEGIC CONTRIBUTION

• Offer input on technology investments and roadmap priorities.
• Support build versus buy decisions and system integration strategies.
• Ensure engineering decisions enhance long-term competitiveness.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Strong, committed engineering teams with defined growth opportunities.
• Reliable delivery and enhanced software quality.
• Stable, high-performing production systems.
• Engineering outcomes aligned with business strategy.

### QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• More than 5 years of professional software engineering experience, working familiarity with the team’s core technology stack (Java, Spring, JavaScript).
• Over three years of engineering leadership experience.
• Proven success in production SaaS environments where uptime, scalability, and performance are essential.
• Demonstrated history of managing engineering talent, conducting structured performance reviews, and developing career growth frameworks.
• Sufficient technical knowledge to credibly collaborate with engineering teams and assess technical trade-offs; individual architectural expertise is not necessary (see Preferred section).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation practices.
• Experience improving engineering process maturity in growing organizations.
• Experience in distributed systems or modular monolith architecture.

PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED

• An understanding of MLS systems, real estate technology, or data-intensive SaaS platforms.
• Experience with Elasticsearch and NoSQL technologies (MongoDB or similar).
• Awareness of Artificial Intelligence concepts & AI-based programming techniques.

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES

• People-first leader with a strong execution mindset.
• Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a lean, fast-paced organization.
• Assumes responsibility and delivers measurable results.

### WHY DYNACONNECTIONS

At dynaConnections, your work directly influences the reliability and success of systems used throughout the real estate industry. We provide opportunities to lead meaningful products, shape technical direction, and build teams that produce tangible results.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and flexible work options, along with a culture that values accountability, trust, and ongoing improvement.

### BENEFITS & EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE

At dynaConnections, we believe that exceptional products are created by exceptional people. We invest in our team through competitive pay, equity options, and a thorough benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and career development.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

We support the physical and mental well-being of our employees with comprehensive healthcare coverage and wellness initiatives.

• Medical, Mental Health, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Gym Membership Benefits (Wellness Support)

FINANCIAL SECURITY

We help employees build long-term financial stability and share in the success they help create.

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Stock Option Plan Eligibility (Equity Participation)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Insurance Protections (AD&D Insurance & Long-Term Disability Coverage)

TIME-OFF

We encourage employees to take the time they need to rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Company Holidays

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

We support continuous learning and career development.

• Professional Development Support
• Conference Attendance
• Employee Engagement Events and Team Activities