Software Engineering Manager

IT Engineering Manager - Frontend & Full-Stack (Hands-On)Location: Onsite in Tampa, FL, Mesquite TX, or Seattle, WAAbout Ashley: Ashley is a global leader in furniture manufacturing and retail. Our technology team drives digital transformation, developing cutting-edge e-commerce solutions serving millions of customers worldwide. We're building modern, scalable platforms that redefine the furniture shopping experience.Position Overview: We're seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead an engineering team (frontend, full-stack, QA) while remaining actively involved in technical delivery. This role balances strong technical expertise with proven leadership experience, requiring 20-30% hands-on coding alongside strategic team management.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam LeadershipLead and mentor a team of engineers (frontend, full-stack, QA)Build high-performing teams through hiring, onboarding, and professional developmentConduct 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planningManage team capacity, sprint planning, and resource allocationFoster collaboration, innovation, and engineering excellenceHands-On Technical ContributionActively contribute code to critical features (20-30% of time)Lead code reviews and provide technical guidanceDesign and architect scalable frontend and full-stack solutionsDebug complex issues and prototype new technologiesDrive technical decisions and proof-of-conceptsEngineering OperationsOptimize SDLC for speed and qualityImplement and improve CI/CD pipelinesEstablish engineering metrics (velocity, quality, deployment frequency)Lead incident response and post-mortemsDrive best practices in testing, deployment, and monitoringTechnical StrategyDefine technical roadmap and architectureMake technology stack decisionsBalance technical debt with feature deliveryEnsure scalability, performance, and reliabilityCollaborate with Product, Design, and Analytics teamsDistributed Team ManagementLead geographically distributed teams across time zonesEstablish effective communication for remote/hybrid teamsBuild inclusive team culture regardless of locationRequired Qualifications:Leadership Experience3+ years managing engineering teams (frontend, full-stack, QA)Proven track record hiring, developing, and retaining talentSuccessful delivery of complex, multi-team projectsTechnical Experience8+ years as individual contributor in frontend/full-stack development spaceExpert-level proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScriptModern frontend frameworksSvelte/SvelteKit (required or willing to learn), React/Next.js (required)Full-stack developmentBackend: Node.js, or C#RESTful APIs and/or GraphQLDatabase design (SQL and NoSQL)E-Commerce & PWASalesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) experience:SFCC architecture and APIs (SCAPI, OCAPI)SFCC PWA Kit or headless commerceBusiness Manager configuration (preferred)Progressive Web App (PWA) expertiseService Workers, offline functionalityCore Web Vitals optimization (LCP, FID, CLS)Mobile-first developmentPerformance optimization and LighthouseDevOps & CloudCI/CDGitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOpsContainerizationDocker, KubernetesCloud platformsAWS, Azure, or GCPInfrastructure as CodeTerraform, CloudFormationMonitoringGrafana, PowerBIOther RequirementsStrong understanding of software architecture and design principlesExperience with test automation (TDD, unit, integration, e2e)Agile/Scrum methodology expertiseAnalytics implementation experience (GA4, Amplitude, etc.)Performance optimization and security best practicesDistributed team management experiencePreferred QualificationsSalesforce Commerce Cloud certificationsHeadless/composable commerce architecture experienceE-commerce platform experience (Shopify, Adobe Commerce, SAP)Micro-frontends or microservices experienceCDN/edge computing knowledge (Fastly, Cloudflare)Mobile development (React Native, Flutter)Design systems and component librariesAccessibility standards (WCAG)PCI compliance and e-commerce securityOpen-source contributionsApply today and find your home at Ashley!Benefits We OfferHealth, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday offGenerous Employee Discount on home furnishingsProfessional Development OpportunitiesAshley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical TourismTelehealth401(k) and Profit SharingLife InsuranceOur Core ValuesHonesty & IntegrityPassion, Drive, DisciplineContinuous Improvement/Operational ExcellenceDirty FingernailGrowth FocusedTo learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:Corporate Social ResponsibilityWe are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.

Created: 2026-05-09