About this Software Engineering Manager role at PTC
Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.
Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.
We’re looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a team working on backend systems built mainly on a Java / Spring / Oracle / PostgreSQL stack. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on running a stable team, delivering reliably.
What You will Do:
Team Management
Manage a team of software engineers (typically 5–10 people)
Handle hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and day-to-day support
Keep the team productive, focused, and unblocked
Support engineers in their technical and career growth
Delivery
Own delivery of features and improvements from planning to release
Work with product and stakeholders to agree on scope and timelines
Track progress, manage risks, and step in when things drift
Technical Oversight
Stay close enough to the code to understand challenges and trade-offs
Review and guide design decisions (mainly within an existing monolithic system)
Ensure code quality, consistency, and maintainability
Help the team make pragmatic decisions (not over-engineering solutions)
Systems & Stack
Backend development in Java (Spring ecosystem)
Databases: Oracle and PostgreSQL
Primarily monolithic applications, with some modularization efforts where needed
Collaboration
Work with QA, product managers, and other teams
Communicate clearly on progress, blockers, and trade-offs
Represent the team in planning and coordination discussions
Requirements:
Solid background in Java backend development (5–10+ years)
Min 2 years of experience leading a team (or strong tech lead ready to step up)
Experience working on monolithic systems and maintaining existing production codebases
Good understanding of Spring, relational databases, and backend architecture
Comfortable balancing hands-on technical work with people management
Nice to Have:
Experience with both Oracle and PostgreSQL
Familiarity with legacy systems and gradual modernization
Experience improving development processes in a pragmatic way
Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you.
If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?
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