Manager, Engineering Platform Modernization
Why Work Here
Headquarters is in Charlotte, NC
Recently expanded to nearshore
isolved ranked for SMB Payroll in 2023 Sapient Report
Voted top places to work in USA 2023
Job Description
isolved is transforming its 7M+ line HCM platform into modern microservices and is seeking two Engineering Managers to support this initiative. Each role will lead and support a team of senior, principal-level engineers, focusing on removing obstacles, maintaining delivery momentum, and fostering growth. This position blends people leadership, program coordination, and hands-on contribution, working closely with domain teams and reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering
Core Job Duties
Lead, coach, and retain a high-performing team of ~10 principal and senior engineers in a remote environment
Conduct regular 1:1s, deliver clear and actionable feedback, and drive individual development and career progression
Own team engagement and performance by proactively identifying and addressing burnout risks, team dynamics, and organizational health
Partner with senior leadership on hiring, onboarding, workforce planning, and team composition
Maintain visibility into delivery across multiple teams, including dependencies, risks, blockers, and sequencing
Act as a coordination point across teams, escalating issues early to minimize program-level impact
Ensure alignment to engineering standards and best practices, including architecture, AI development practices, Terraform IaC, and event governance
Facilitate team rituals and drive operational excellence by ensuring teams have the tools, clarity, and support needed to succeed
Contribute hands-on as needed through code reviews, technical guidance, tooling improvements, documentation, or targeted implementation support
Stay closely connected to day-to-day engineering work to provide informed insights and enable effective decision-making with senior leadership
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years in an engineering management role
Proven experience managing senior and principal-level engineers, with the ability to enable high-performing teams through coaching and environment-setting rather than direct technical oversight
Strong program coordination skills, with the ability to manage dependencies, balance competing priorities, and drive multiple workstreams simultaneously
Sufficient technical depth to understand team deliverables, actively participate in technical discussions, and contribute hands-on when needed
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively translate complex technical concepts for both engineering teams and senior leadership
Demonstrated success working in a remote, distributed environment with a high degree of autonomy
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with .NET/C#, Azure, or distributed systems
Background supporting modernization, migration, or system decomposition initiatives
Experience in the HCM (Human Capital Management) domain
About isolved
isolved is a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions that combines modern technology with expert services and support. Purpose-built for People Heroes™, isolved gives HR, payroll and benefits leaders the tools and insights to streamline operations and deliver employee experiences that matter. isolved People Cloud™ is a connected HCM platform with built-in artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics that brings together HR, payroll, benefits, workforce management and talent management in one experience. Built on a legacy of 40 years in the market, isolved is trusted by more than 200,000 employers and used by 9 million U.S. employees, representing about one in 20 American workers. Visit www.isolvedhcm.com.
#LI-KJ1