Manager, Software Engineering (Temporary)

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Manager, Software Engineering (Temporary). This role involves overseeing the design and evolution of software infrastructure, managing the development team, translating product roadmaps into scalable solutions, and ensuring adherence to software development best practices.

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Oversee design and evolution of software infrastructure
Manage a software development team
Translate product roadmaps into scalable software solutions
Adhere to software development processes and best practices
Required skills include JavaScript (ES6), React, Node.js, AngularJS, WebGL, Docker, and Python
Must have 5+ years managing software teams and experience with Agile development
Experience with Jira, GitLab, or similar tools required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field required
Minimum salary of $84,280 per year
Temporary full-time position with eligibility for benefits after six months at .50 FTE or greater
Department: Biochemistry-0831
Position requires criminal background check

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Working Title	Manager, Software Engineering (Temporary)
Department	Biochemistry-0831
Requisition Number	S_260081
Posting Open Date	02/04/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	02/12/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	Join our team and build the future of personalized medicine, changing the way diseases are understood, and therapies are customized to the individual. We are building the first-ever Immune Digital Twin – a personalizable computer replica of the immune system – to enable everyone and anyone to assess and optimize the health of their immune system and simulate and predict its future ability to respond to diseases. As a Manager, Software Engineering (Temporary), you will: Oversee the design and evolution of the infrastructure Manage the software development team Translate product roadmaps into scalable software solutions Design and adhere to software development processes and best practices. Within the UNL System, this position is categorized as an M/P Temp Worker. About Us At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace, it’s a place to build your career and make a real impact. Temporary employees may be appointed for a period of up to two years. Those appointed for more than six months are eligible for benefits from the beginning of the appointment, provided the position is half-time (.50 FTE) or greater. Those appointed for six months or less are not eligible for benefits. Benefits for eligible temporary employees include: Paid time off including vacation and sick leave Comprehensive insurance options including health, dental, vision, and life insurance As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
Minimum Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related degree 5+ years of experience with JavaScript (ES6), React, Node.js, AngularJS, WebGL, Docker, and Python 5+ years of experience managing a software development team of 5 or more people using modern software development management processes (e.g., Agile dev) 5+ years of experience working with Jira, GitLab, or similar applications 5+ years of experience working with a product management team to facilitate the translation of product requirements into engineering specifications and sprint tasks Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skills. Desire to work on a highly complex infrastructure that requires tight integration and communication with the computational, mathematical, and biophysical scientists. Experience in diverse technologies and technical challenges, in services development, systems engineering, and distributed PaaS/SaaS infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required	No
Physical Required	No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.	No
Criminal History Background Check Required	Yes
Posted Salary	$84,280/year minimum
How to Apply	Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact	Niveen Dineh, ndineh2@unl.edu
Job Category (old)	Managerial/Professional
Job Type	Full-Time Temporary
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State)	Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?	No
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