Software Development Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee employee work assignments, time management, recruitment, and assist in staff development.
• Direct, assign, and evaluate work across multiple software development projects aimed at improving internal business processes.
• Manage unit testing upon completion of development tasks; supervise end-to-end testing, validation, and resolution of defects.
• Collaborate with team members and management on requirements, design specifications, enhancements, and overall project progress.
• Review and ensure the accuracy, quality, and integrity of developed code.
• Approve effort estimates and assign tasks to Software Development team members.
• Monitor and report on development progress and performance across the Software Development team.
• Ensure proper transfer of knowledge and design documentation to the Documentation/Training team to support user documentation updates and training material preparation.

Required Skills:

-JDE World 7.3
o Home builder is not necessary but is a big plus.

-Strong AS400 operating system command knowledge

-IBM Languages
o RPG/LE especially

-Familiarity with Debugging Tools such as STRDBG, STRISDB, and JDEDBG.

-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to write program specifications for developers
-Manage remote employees
-Strong Critical Thinking Skills
-Able to work well alone or in a team
-Willing to work on site full time

Education and/or Experience

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

- 10+ years of application development with at least 2 years serving in a supervisory capacity over a project.