Associate Engineering Manager, Frameworks - Remote

at  Steer

Steer by Mechanic Advisor offers a suite of software tools for today’s automotive repair shop. We combine a mix of software tools that a repair shop needs to run a highly profitable shop, in one user-friendly, cost-effective platform. Through the Steer CRM suite, we allow the shop owner to get back to focusing on what matters, and to stop worrying about marketing and customer retention.
Founded in 2006, Steer by Mechanic Advisor began as an online directory for drivers to find a local mechanic. Fast forward to today, Steer by Mechanic Advisor has launched a complete Customer Relationship Management (CRM) marketing suite, complete with text messaging, email automation, direct mail integration, reputation management, appointment reminders, declined/recommended services, and many other features. We are always innovating and we are proud to be a leader in the automotive repair industry.

Steer is seeking a skilled and dynamic Associate Engineering Manager with extensive experience in .NET development to lead and inspire a team of software engineers. As a Team Lead, you will play a hands-on role in the design, development, and delivery of a commercial CRM solution for the automotive service industry. In addition to your technical expertise, you will be responsible for guiding and managing the team, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the successful execution of projects while promoting the growth and professional development of team members.

This role will be 60% hands-on and 40% people-management focused and report to the Director of Engineering.

• Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance in .NET development, utilizing your in-depth knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, and related technologies to drive the team’s technical decisions and solve complex challenges.
• People Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software engineers, fostering a positive work environment and promoting their professional growth. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, provide constructive feedback, and support team members’ career development.
• Resource Planning: Collaborate with product managers, engineering leadership, and peer team leaders to clarify scope, requirements, and timelines. Take ownership of resource allocation within your team to ensure features are shipped in time with the product roadmap.
• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain quality standards, optimize performance, and ensure maintainability. Implement best practices and ensure the team adheres to established guidelines.
• Architectural Design: Design cloud-scale, service-oriented architectures and patterns
• Collaboration: Foster effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with our CRM platform and deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including design documents, architectural diagrams, and API specifications, to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Stakeholder Communication: Engage with product and engineering leadership, providing progress updates, risks, and opportunities. Collaborate with other team leaders to align engineering efforts with our product roadmap