About this opportunity
IRIS North America lists this Software Engineering Manager opportunity in atlanta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Software Engineering Manager
About IRIS Software Group
IRIS Software Group is a leading global provider of business software and services, and one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies. For over 45 years, we’ve helped organisations make better business decisions by delivering integrated software solutions that reduce administrative burden, streamline operations, and free up time for high‑value work.
Today, we support more than 100,000 customers across 135 countries. Our solutions are trusted by over 50 of the Top 100 CPA firms in North America, 54 of the Top 100 US accounting firms, and 93 of the Top 100 UK firms.
Nearing 1 million UK employees are managed through our HR software
1 in 6 UK employees are paid via IRIS payroll solutions
We are the largest third‑party online tax filer with the UK Government
Over 12,000 schools and academies use our education platforms
Almost 4 million UK families connect to schools through our apps
In 2024, we received multiple industry recognitions, including the Payroll Innovation Award (Global Payroll Association Awards), Best EdTech Product (Global EdTech Awards), and Microsoft Security Partner of the Year.
We are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work, including accolades for Best Workplaces in Tech, Wellbeing, and for Women.
The Role
IRIS is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead engineering delivery for our Practice Management platform within our US Accountancy portfolio.
This is a people‑first leadership role focused 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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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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