Hiring: Manager, Software Engineering – Herndon VA Company: Cogent Communications Location: Herndon, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 12:13:29 Target Skills & Keywords : Laravel, PHP, Product Management, Quality Assurance, SQL, Systems Design, Workday About the job Experience: •10+ years solid hands-on software development in a variety of languages and frameworks with 2+ years leading, mentoring and guiding software developers •5+ years collaborating with department heads and end-users to identify requirements in order to produce specifications •2+ years of PHP/Laravel is a plus Required Skills: •Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, including hiring, training, and performance management •Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture within the team •Encourage continuous learning and professional growth •Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from planning to deployment, ensuring project timelines and expectations are met •Partner cross-functionally with product management, quality assurance, and other stakeholders to define software requirements and deliver solutions •Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment •Provide technical direction and contribute to design and implementation discussions, ensuring the team follows best practices for software development, testing, and deployment •Evaluate and implement software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks, occasionally validating approaches through hands-on exploration or prototyping Qualifications: •Demonstrated ability to balance team leadership with continued engagement in technical problem-solving and system design •Deep knowledge of relational databases, from advanced SQL queries to data modelling •Excellent verbal and written communication skills •Demonstrated capacity to summarize technical concepts in plain English •Creative problem-solving skills and a nose for troubleshooting •Demonstrated capacity to learn and evaluate new technologies for possible use by the team •Demonstrated capacity to write clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation •Outstanding customer service and time management skills •Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills •Frequently remains in a sitting/stationary position during the workday Compensation: •$135,000 - $165,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!