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Software Engineering ManagerIRIS Software GroupAtlanta, Georgia, United States
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Software Engineering Manager

IRIS Software Group
  • US
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  • US
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

About

Software Engineering Manager IRIS is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead engineering delivery for our Practice Management platform within our US Accountancy portfolio. This people‑first leadership role focuses on driving delivery excellence, architectural direction, and operational reliability across core Practice Management capabilities – including client management, workflows, billing, and firm operations. You will lead a team of engineers, partner closely with senior technical leaders, and ensure the platform evolves to meet the needs of modern US accounting firms.
Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture
Provide technical direction and architectural oversight (no direct coding requirement)
Partner with Staff and Principal Engineers to define and evolve system architecture
Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with modern SaaS and service‑oriented principles
Establish and uphold standards for:
API design and integrations
Data modeling and workflow systems
Observability, monitoring, and incident response
Guide architectural decisions and ensure consistency across services and platforms
Own system reliability, performance, and long‑term maintainability
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
Set clear expectations for delivery, quality, and operational excellence
Manage performance, provide feedback, and support career development
Drive effective sprint planning, execution, and delivery tracking
Build a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing team environment
Product & Strategic Alignment
Partner with Product Management to deliver Practice Management capabilities tailored to US accounting firms
Translate business priorities into actionable engineering plans and milestones
Develop strong domain knowledge across:
Client lifecycle management
Time and billing
Practice workflows and job tracking
Ensure alignment with compliance requirements and business goals
Contribute to roadmap planning and sequencing to maximize impact
Collaborate cross‑functionally to support integrations across tax, payroll, and document management platforms
What We’re Looking For Experience
5+ years in software engineering, including significant experience in engineering management or team leadership
Proven experience delivering and operating SaaS platforms at scale
Experience in business‑critical domains such as accounting, ERP, or Practice Management strongly preferred
Strong understanding of:
Distributed systems and service‑oriented architectures
Event‑driven and asynchronous systems
Microservices‑based platforms
Experience designing and operating API‑driven systems (RESTful services, integrations, data exchange patterns)
Familiarity with complex data modeling and workflow systems (billing, client management, job tracking)
Experience across the full software development lifecycle
Knowledge of DevOps practices including CI/CD, monitoring, alerting, and incident management
Key Competencies
Strong execution and delivery mindset
Ability to operate effectively in cross‑functional environments (Product, Design, Business)
Clear communicator with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Balances technical excellence with business outcomes
Committed to team health, accountability, and continuous improvement
If you’re a people‑focused engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and business impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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  • Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Languages

  • English
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