Software Engineering Manager, Data & AI
**This is a direct‑hire position with our client. The role is open to candidates local to the Hartford, CT area, or remote/hybrid with monthly travel to Hartford. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.**
The Software Engineering Manager leads internal software, data, and AI initiatives, mentoring a small, high‑impact team while turning business needs into scalable, production‑ready solutions. This role blends strategic ownership with hands‑on execution and is ideal for a leader who wants to ship meaningful work, not just manage tickets.
What You’ll Inherit
This role steps into a strong technical foundation with leadership support and funding already in place:
AWS‑native development environment with established CI/CD pipelines
Infrastructure‑as‑code and modern cloud patterns already adopted
Python‑centric development with active AI and data initiatives
A small internal team spanning AI, data, BI, and reliability
A third‑party development partner to help scale delivery
AI is already on the roadmap and in motion. This role focuses on operationalizing, scaling, and delivering real value, not selling the idea.
Responsibilities
Lead internal software, data, and AI development initiatives
Mentor and develop a small team of engineers across multiple disciplines
Own development delivery, quality, and technical direction
Define development frameworks, workflows, and best practices
Partner with business stakeholders to translate needs into technical solutions
Support AI‑driven, data, and application development initiatives
Oversee work delivered by internal teams and third‑party vendors
Communicate project status, risks, and priorities clearly to leadership
Balance speed, quality, and governance in a production environment
Qualifications
Experience leading software development teams or initiatives
Strong understanding of modern application development lifecycles
AWS experience or cloud‑based development background
Ability to translate complex business problems into practical technical solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working with ambiguity, competing priorities, and real deadlines
Preferred Skills
Python development experience
Exposure to AI, data platforms, or analytics systems
Experience building or supporting internal or enterprise tooling
Familiarity with code quality standards, linting, and security reviews
Experience working closely with non‑technical business teams
Our Vetting Process
At Emergent Staffing, we work hard to find the technical leaders who are the right fit for our clients. Here are the steps of our vetting process for this position:
Application (5 minutes)
Online Assessment (40-60 minutes)
Initial Video Interview (30-45 minutes)
Client On-site Interviews (3 hours)
Job Offer!
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