CivicPlus, LLC Careers

Description

Your Impact

The Senior Manager of Software Development is responsible for assisting in providing leadership and inspiration to multiple technology teams. This position manages the overall development of the products that will transform the way citizens and government interact and is responsible for leading the development team to produce high levels of production and quality. 

About CivicPlus

At CivicPlus, we strive to bring our company vision to life through innovation and collaboration. Supported by approachable leadership and transparent communication, we're empowered to make an impact on local government and the residents they serve. Grow your career alongside great people, where authenticity is welcome, successes are celebrated, and potential is nurtured.

What You’ll Do

As a Sr. Manager, Software Engineering, you will:

• Promote Innovation and Collaboration: Develop and maintain an environment that fosters innovation and collaboration across teams and departments, ensuring high standards in product effectiveness and quality.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with company leaders to develop long-term business plans and drive department strategies that align with company goals.
• Relationship Building: Build relationships with aligned leaders to drive collaboration, trust, and coordination on projects and processes.
• Efficiency and Standardization: Collaborate with technology leaders to champion efforts for reuse, standardization, and efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
• Team Development: Lead the recruitment, hiring, and training of staff, focusing on building a strong team skilled in developing high-quality, performant software.
• Architectural Partnership: Partner with teams, architects, and other technical leaders on application architecture, ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture strategies.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentoring for development teams, staying engaged with team metrics and project progress, and understanding high-level architecture and deployment pipelines.
• Technical Roadmap: Work with development teams to develop a technical roadmap for products, collaborating with operational and strategic counterparts to ensure proactive measures for product health and technological advancements.

What We’re Looking For

We know that excellent candidates come from diverse backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply!

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A strong background in software engineering with a focus on developing high quality, performant software and planning & execution of enterprise-level software projects 
• A degree in Computer Science or related field 
• 7+ years of experience in software development 
• Strong leadership and analytical skills 
• Good understanding of software development in an agile environment 
• A commitment to continuous personal and team growth through training and personal development. 
• Excellent communication skills, transparency, honesty, and a collaborative mindset 
• Driven to achieve success and excellence in product development and quality assurance

Why CivicPlus?

This role offers:

• Build technology with real-world impact — lead teams creating products that meaningfully improve how citizens and governments connect and serve their communities.
• Shape strategy, not just delivery — partner closely with senior leaders to influence technical direction, product roadmaps, and long-term business outcomes.
• Grow high-performing teams — mentor, hire, and develop talented engineers while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead modern, scalable engineering — guide architectural decisions, champion best practices, and help teams deliver high-quality software at enterprise scale.

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated Salary Grade Range: $145,000 - $225,000
  • The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and is based on a 40-hour work week.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Flexible Time Off, 401(k) plan, and more.

Our Hiring Process

• Introductory call with Talent Acquisition
• Interview with the Hiring Manager
• Panel Interview with CivicPlus team members, including an interview project activity
• Offer

Note: The process may vary slightly depending on the role. 

Additional Information

•  CivicPlus is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. 
• This position will remain open until Feb 13, 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the posting may close earlier at the discretion of the Talent Acquisition team

Equal Opportunity Commitment

CivicPlus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity for the benefit of our employees, products, clients, and communities. Reasonable accommodations are available during the interview process.