Manager, Software Development - Estimate
Location:
Middleton, WI, United States
Paradigm is a software company transforming the way that the residential, construction & building product industries operate across the globe. We are looking for a Manager, Software Development � Estimate to be part of revolutionizing these industries.
We�re seeking a Software Development Manager to lead teams building estimation systems for residential construction. This role blends modern software engineering with intelligent automation to create user experiences where AI agents collaborate with construction professionals on plan interpretation, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimation.
You will ensure the execution of a sustainable, scalable technical strategy while driving team performance through engineering best practices. In this role, you�ll work closely with developers, product analysts, product managers, and QA in an agile environment.
You�ll guide engineers in building scalable, composable systems that support agent-assisted workflows, delivering speed, accuracy, and efficiency to estimators in the field. Success in this role means delivering production-grade platforms where human expertise is enhanced by intelligent automation, resulting in measurable improvements to how construction projects are estimated and delivered.
What You Will Do:
- Lead and inspire full-stack engineering teams building the Paradigm Estimate product using React and TypeScript, creating intuitive interfaces for our digitization application.
- Be seen as an expert within the technical components of the product and guide architecture decisions at the team and product level.
- Assist in all aspects of the Agile Scrum process including coordinating daily stand-ups, leading grooming and refinement discussions, and facilitating decision making across teams to deliver smooth, quality releases.
- Identify, define, and build processes that improve the quality, delivery, and overall effectiveness of the team.
- Collaborate closely with product and design teams to translate construction professional needs into elegant, user-centric interfaces that balance power with simplicity.
- Be hands-on when needed to dive into architecture reviews, code reviews, documentation, testing, and complex technical challenges, especially around performance optimization, and scalable system design.
- Champion user-centric thinking for construction professionals; measure success through adoption, performance metrics, user satisfaction, and workflow efficiency.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor�s degree in Computer Science or a related field or an equal amount of related professional experience.
- 7+ years of experience in software development with 1+ years of experience in people management. Experience leading a full-stack team building enterprise-grade web applications with strong execution, resilience, and business impact is preferred.
- Interest in agentic automation platforms such as n8n, Orkes, Moveworks, and a desire to integrate workflow automation into engineering processes. Experience with these platforms is preferred.
- Strong proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure), including microservices, serverless patterns, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
- Hands-on experience with backend technologies such as .NET, Node.js, or similar stacks, including REST and event-driven architectures.
- Ability to translate technical topics to non-technical stakeholders, influence their decision making, and challenge the status quo when necessary.
- Flexibility to meet changing demands and manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Domain expertise in construction, building products, or field service applications with an understanding of how construction professionals work and the workflows they depend on is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with modern real-time collaboration or document automation platforms, such as Liveblocks, is highly regarded and will help accelerate innovation within the team.
Ready to Join? Apply now at myparadigm.com/careers/
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