Fast Facts

Degreed is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead high-performing teams in delivering scalable software solutions utilizing the Microsoft .NET and Azure environments. This leadership position focuses on fostering innovation and empowering engineers within a mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include mentoring engineers, managing Agile projects, driving technical excellence, and overseeing cloud-native application development while collaborating across teams.

Skills: Required skills include expertise in .NET, Azure services, team leadership, Agile methodologies, and project management tools like JIRA and Confluence.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include experience with enterprise-scale applications, DevOps practices, and managing distributed teams in fast-paced environments.

Location: This is a fully remote position within the US.

Compensation: $170000 - $200000 / Annually

Are you passionate about building and leading high-performing engineering teams that deliver impactful, scalable software solutions? At Degreed, we’re looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology platforms. This is more than just a management role—it’s an opportunity to lead with purpose, drive technical excellence, and empower a talented team in a mission-driven environment.

As a people-first leader, you’ll coach and develop a team of skilled engineers while fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. You’ll work across disciplines to architect and deliver enterprise-grade applications that leverage the full power of Azure cloud services and the .NET ecosystem.

You’ll be at the heart of transforming how millions of learners around the world upskill every day—helping us scale our impact while maintaining the agility and excellence our users expect.

Key Skills

  •  Solid experience leading teams of highly skilled and self-organizing engineering teams.

  •  Excellent technical skills on the .NET stack and Azure ecosystem.

  •  Excellent people management and interpersonal communication skills.

  •  Strong customer focus.

  •  Experience working with agile variants and the ability to adapt processes to fit project needs.

  •  Proficiency in using project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar.

Key Responsibilities

  •  Provide leadership, mentorship, and career development to a team of software engineers.

  •  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

  •  Manage software engineering projects using Agile methodologies in JIRA and document knowledge in Confluence.

  •  Promote effective communication and collaboration using tools like Slack.

  •  Drive technical excellence across the team by providing architectural guidance and promoting best practices.

  •  Oversee the development and deployment of cloud-native applications using Azure services including Event Hub, WebJobs, and related components.

  •  Ensure application performance monitoring and reliability using Datadog.

  •  Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on business goals and technical strategies.

  •  Manage engineering deliverables, timelines, and budgets effectively.

  •  Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.

  •  Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks to ensure project success.

  •  Collaborate with the DevOps and SRE teams to enhance deployment processes and system reliability.

  •  Establish and track KPIs to measure engineering team performance and product success.

  •  Partner with stakeholders to define and prioritize the product roadmap and technical initiatives.

  •  Manage resource planning and hiring to ensure the team has the necessary skills and capacity.

Requirements

  •  Proven experience in a senior software engineering leadership role.

  •  Strong understanding of Azure Cloud Services and architecture.

  •  Proficiency in C#, SQL, and .NET technologies.

  •  Experience with Azure Event Hub, WebJobs, and microservices-based applications.

  •  Knowledge of application performance monitoring and logging using Datadog.

  •  Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies and tools like JIRA and Confluence.

  •  Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

  •  Ability to mentor, motivate, and inspire engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  •  Experience managing distributed teams in a fast-paced environment.

  •  Background in developing enterprise-scale applications.

  •  Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

  •  Familiarity with security best practices in cloud-based applications.

Compensation

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The total pay range for this role is $170,000 - $200,000.

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.