Manager, Platform Engineering

Who We Are

Catalis is a leading government Software as a Service (SaaS) and integrated payments provider, powering various government operations at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels. Our innovative solutions aim to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve the delivery of government services to the public. Catalis is dedicated to using technology to make government interactions simpler, faster, and more accessible.

Who You Are

You are an experienced and motivated software engineering manager. You no longer develop software, or maybe you do, but you now focus on the system level. You have extensive experience across all aspects of the SDLC and are in management due to your natural inclination towards thinking big, solving complex problems, and helping others achieve their goals, whether they are on your team or in another department. You enjoy mentoring both onshore and offshore teams, follow established rules while questioning them, and are driven to continuously improve everything around you. You are organized and adept at leading teams in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment to ensure tasks are completed successfully.

What You Will Do

• Thought Leadership
• Collaborate with other technical leaders to drive progress in both software and industry.
• Advocate for the use of AI in processes, development, and customer user experience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Engage and collaborate with product management, professional services, support, and other stakeholders to define requirements, set priorities, and drive projects to completion.
• Bridge communication between technical and non-technical teams.
• Team Leadership and Development
• Lead and mentor development and QA teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage performance and collaborate with offshore partners to recruit and retain top talent.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor developers, and enforce coding and design best practices.
• Technical Responsibilities
• Architect, develop, and maintain a shared platform service using technologies such as C#, Go, React, Postgres, Terraform, and AWS.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across application and database layers.
• Ensure adherence to development standards and proactively address technical risks.
• Research and implement emerging technologies to enhance performance and scalability.
• Participate in hands-on coding and architectural decision-making.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and drive improvements in productivity and software quality.
• Track progress and regularly update leadership.

Requirements

• What You Will Need to Succeed
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or ten+ years of experience in enterprise software.
• Proven experience in a similar role, managing development teams in a complex environment.
• One to three years of Software Management experience.
• Six to eight years in software development, working with a variety of technologies and languages.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and service-based architecture.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design principles.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, PI-based product team planning, and Waterfall implementation.
• Experience with SaaS applications or cloud-based systems.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to address bottlenecks effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment in a mission-driven organization.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance.
• Unlimited PTO (paid time off).
• HSA and FSA options.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Paid parental leave.
• ABLE matching contributions for the disability community.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and group term life insurance.
• Financial and legal assistance through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Opportunities for personal development and career advancement with free access to unlimited courses via Udemy.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the delivery of government services and the lives of citizens.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all. All candidates will be considered based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, non-qualifying mental or physical disability, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.