Software Engineering Manager

JSG is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Woodland Hills, California.

We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager  to lead our full-stack product engineering teams , delivering high-quality, scalable applications that power our business and customer experiences. This role requires a unique leader who can scale and inspire engineering teams , implement performance frameworks, and drive cross-functional alignment—while still being willing to roll up their sleeves and contribute hands-on  in architecture, code reviews, and troubleshooting when needed.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in modern application development  (.NET, Java, Node.js, Python, React), understands enterprise-scale systems , and thrives in environments where innovation, quality, and velocity are equally important. Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Growth

• Lead and scale full-stack engineering teams  across frontend, backend, and data services.
• Mentor engineers at all levels—supporting technical growth, career development, and performance improvement.
• Establish clear performance management frameworks  (KPIs, OKRs, delivery velocity, quality metrics).

Promote a hands-on leadership style —leading by example in code quality, architectural decisions, and problem-solving.

Product Engineering Delivery

Implement engineering best practices  including test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, and CI / CD pipelines.

Technical Direction & Architecture

Leverage infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, GitOps)  for predictable and scalable delivery.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Build relationships with external vendors, integrators, and cloud providers to support growth.

Operational Excellence

Drive a DevOps-first culture  for faster, safer, and more reliable deployments.

Qualifications

Databases :  SQL Server, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, and cloud-native databases (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Cosmos DB).

Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging both executives and engineers. Pay Range : $75-$85 per hour

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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