Software Development Manager

Software Development Manager

The Opportunity:

You know that project managers touch every single part of a business and wear multiple hats, from caring for the client and their meaningful project goals to participating in business development and being a key contributor to their employees’ growth. We’re looking for someone like you to help our clients meet their mission by supporting national security.

The Software Development Manager leads a team of developers through the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to testing and deployment. This role balances technical guidance with project management to ensure software products are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. The manager establishes development standards and best practices, maintains code quality and system architecture, and acts as the key link between the development team and upper management.

What You'll Work On:

Lead technical design and architecture discussions, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and align with long-term technology goals.

Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including sprint planning, resource allocation, and project timelines, using agile methodologies.

Develop proof of concepts with hands on responsibility.

Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide ongoing mentorship, and support the professional growth of individual software developers.

Define and enforce team-wide coding standards and best practices through consistent code reviews to maintain software quality and consistency.

Act as the primary technical contact for product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications.

Oversee the software release and deployment process, including management of CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and timely delivery of new features.

Direct the recruitment and hiring process for new developers, from interviewing technical candidates to facilitating team integration.

Manage budgets for software, tools, and training, and report on project status and team performance to senior leadership.

Work with us to transform the future of digital platforms. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 5+ years of experience with software development2+ years of experience managing and leading software engineering teams

Experience designing software architectures for scalability, reliability, and performance

Experience with programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or Java Script Experience  with Agile methodologies and sprint planning tools such as Jira or Azure Dev Ops Experience  with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Experience debugging, performance optimization, and version control systems such as Git Top Secret clearance HS diploma or GED Security+ CE Certification Nice If You Have:
Ability to lead and mentor across varied technical teams

Ability to manage resource allocation, team workload, and project prioritization

Ability to stay up to date with the latest software development technologies and methodologies

Possession of strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Possession of excellent project management skillsTS/SCI clearance  Bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred;
Master’s degree in a STEM field a plusPMP, AWS, ITIL, or CSM Certification Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Top Secret clearance is required.

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