Software Engineering Manager

At Mitratech, we are a team of technocrats focused on building world-class products that simplify operations in the Legal, Risk, Compliance, and HR functions. We are a close-knit, globally dispersed team that thrives in an ecosystem that supports individual excellence and takes pride in its diverse and inclusive work culture centered around great people practices, learning opportunities, and having fun! Our culture is the ideal blend of entrepreneurial spirit and enterprise investment, enabling the chance to move at a rapid pace with some of the most complex, leading-edge technologies available.

For over 35 years, the experts at Mitratech have been focused on solving the complex needs. Today, we serve 20,000 client companies of all sizes globally, representing 30% of the Fortune 500 and over 500,000 users in over 160 countries.

As we continue to grow, we’re always looking for resourceful, enthusiastic, and fresh perspectives. Join our global team and see what makes Mitratech a truly exceptional place to work!

Job Overview

Mitratech is a market-leading provider of legal, compliance, and HR software solutions, trusted by more than 1,200 organizations worldwide. Within our portfolio, TalentReef is the industry's leading cloud-based platform for talent management, designed for the unique challenges of high-volume, hourly hiring. Our technology is critical to the success of our clients, and our development teams are the engine that drives its continued innovation and reliability.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Software Engineering Manager to lead and mentor two established, high-performing scrum teams focused on the core TalentReef product.

Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, you will be a critical bridge between technical excellence, people leadership, and product delivery. You will manage a globally distributed team spanning the US and Mexico, and will be directly responsible for the performance, growth, and overall well-being of 7 to 8 software developers (direct reports).

Key Responsibilities

People Management & Mentorship

• Team Leadership: Directly manage, mentor, and coach 7-8 software developers located in the US and Mexico, fostering a culture of psychological safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Talent Development: Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, performance reviews, goal setting, and career path discussions to support the growth and skill development of your direct reports.
• Hiring & Onboarding: Lead the recruitment, interviewing, and successful onboarding of new engineering talent.

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Engineering Excellence: Drive the adoption of best practices in Java, AWS, and modern web development, ensuring high standards for code quality, security, and performance.
• Delivery Oversight: Work closely with the shared Scrum Master and Product Managers to ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of features aligned with the product roadmap.
• Architectural Guidance: Partner with the Tech Leads to guide technical design decisions, manage technical debt, and ensure the TalentReef platform remains scalable and maintainable on AWS.

Collaboration & Process

• Distributed Team Management: Successfully led and unified geographically distributed teams (US/Mexico) in a fully remote setting while also working closely with other teams around the world (India), ensuring seamless communication and a consistent work culture.
• Agile Proficiency: Champion effective Scrum processes within the teams, collaborating with embedded QA and Product partners to optimize team efficiency and workflow.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in direct people management (hiring, performance reviews, 1:1s) of software developers.

• Technical Background: 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Software Engineer with a strong background in:

• Java and the Spring Framework (Spring Boot preferred).

• AWS services and cloud-native development practices.

• Modern frontend development, preferably React.

• Agile: Deep understanding and practical experience with Scrum and Agile development methodologies.

• Distributed Team Acumen: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage geographically distributed or mixed-location teams.

• Language: Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required for seamless communication with US-based stakeholders and team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the HR Technology (HR Tech) space or with high-volume enterprise SaaS applications.
• Experience managing teams across different time zones.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (e.g., Docker), and database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL).

We are an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.