Software Development Manager

Are you a technical leader who enjoys building high-performing teams while staying connected to the technology? We're partnering with a growing organization undergoing a large-scale platform modernization initiative and seeking a Technology Solutions Leader to guide application development, delivery excellence, and team growth.

This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity where you'll help shape development practices, drive modernization efforts, and influence how enterprise platforms evolve over time. You'll work closely with business and technology stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that support long-term organizational goals.

This organization is investing heavily in modernizing its technology landscape and creating a unified platform environment to support future growth. As part of an ongoing transformation, you'll have the opportunity to lead a talented development team, contribute to strategic technology initiatives, and help establish best practices that will shape the future of application delivery.

The environment is collaborative, growth-oriented, and focused on continuous improvement. This role offers meaningful visibility, the ability to influence technology direction, and the chance to make a lasting impact during a pivotal period of change.

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of software and application professionals
• Supporting career growth, performance development, and continuous learning
• Establishing clear expectations and fostering a culture of ownership and delivery excellence
• Guiding teams through evolving priorities and organizational change

• Overseeing the design, development, testing, and deployment of business-critical applications
• Providing technical guidance on architecture, design approaches, and development standards
• Supporting modernization efforts and complex platform integrations
• Ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long-term technology goals

• Establishing development standards, release practices, and operational governance
• Improving software delivery workflows and deployment automation
• Promoting effective testing, documentation, source control, and quality practices
• Leveraging metrics and performance insights to drive continuous improvement

• Collaborating with leaders across business and technology functions
• Translating business needs into practical technology solutions
• Helping prioritize initiatives and align resources to organizational objectives
• Supporting strategic initiatives, platform enhancements, and ongoing operational needs

We're looking for a leader with a blend of people management experience, technical depth, and business partnership skills.

Candidates typically bring:

• Experience leading software development or application-focused teams
• Insurance, financial services, banking, or other regulated industry experience
• A background working with modern Microsoft-based application environments
• Expertise guiding development projects from concept through deployment and ongoing support
• Experience building or improving development standards, delivery processes, and governance practices
• Exposure to cloud technologies, application integration, and automated delivery pipelines
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience operating in complex, regulated, or enterprise environments
• A collaborative leadership style with a focus on coaching and accountability

Success in this role includes balancing technical leadership with people leadership while…