Engineering Manager

Objectives:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to join our Application Development Team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with experience in managing and mentoring C#/.NET software developers, and familiarity with Java environments. The Engineering Manager will also lead DevOps initiatives supporting both Java and .NET ecosystems across Red Oak’s platforms.

As Engineering Manager, you will balance strategic leadership with technical oversight, guiding the continued scalability, performance, and efficiency of Engineering at Red Oak

In this role, you will direct our product development teams in the delivery of software in support of the company’s products. As we scale, we are expanding our DevOps capabilities, maturing QA Automation, and strengthening our UI discipline, and doubling down on the use of AI in software.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to building a strong engineering foundation that supports both our .NET and Java-based applications for the future.

Responsibilities:

• Key Responsibilities.

  • Work in a fast paced, agile environment, collaborating with stakeholders and Product Management.

  • Manage delivery of initiatives and sprints based on the Product Roadmap.

  • Establish and maintain best practices for software development in .Net/C#.

  • Proficient in leveraging agentic workflows and AI tools

  • Coordinate development, test, and production release of new features coordinate maintenance activities required to support existing features.

  • Lead DevOps team efforts across both .NET and Java applications, establishing standards for CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, automated deployments, and observability.

  • Collaborate with DevOps engineers to improve build and release automation, configuration management, and cloud-based deployments.

  • Escalate issues and identify process gaps and build capabilities to grow and improve.

  • Collaborate with senior staff and architects on continually improving systems architecture and recommend software products to support new development.

  • Track and report on key performance indicators and metrics for all phases of delivery.

• Leadership & Management.

  • Manage, coach and mentor a diverse team of software engineers, DevOps engineers, and QA engineers, both local and remote.

  • Build and scale DevOps practices supporting multiple technology stacks (.NET and Java).

  • Work closely with the Tech and Product Teams on new feature requirements and long-term architecture planning.

  • Conduct performance appraisals and perform salary administration.

  • Recruit and hire new engineering, DevOps, and QA team members as the organization grows.

  • Develop the capabilities and skill levels of the Engineering Team to ensure career growth opportunities.

  • Provide regular reporting on projects, resources and state of the department.

  • Develop and manage the department budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and resource allocation.

• Security & Compliance.

  • Ensure the security of the Red Oak application, implementing best practices and development protocols to safeguard against threats.

  • Conduct regular security training for the engineering team (annual and upon

    hire).

Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development experience with an emphasis on C#/.NET development.

• Experience with Java environments preferred, but no required.

• 3-5 years of experience managing a team of employees and a larger offshore team.

• Proven experience leading or managing DevOps teams across multiple technology stacks.

• A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on approach to leadership.

• Budgeting and financial management skills.

Work Structure:

Red Oak values the energy and creativity that comes from working together in person. To support this cultural element, this hybrid role is based out of our Cedar Park HQ with a minimum of 3 days (Tuesday-Thursday) in the office each week.

Benefits:

• 5% 401K match

• Medical/Dental/Vision healthcare coverage

• Free life insurance (salary-based)

• Unlimited PTO

• FSA/HSA health account available

• Dependent Care account available

• Maternity/Paternity Leave