C# Software Development Manager

Accentuate Staffing is searching for a Software Development Manager to join a leading technology team in Raleigh, NC. This role serves as both a technical leader and a people-first coach — a player/coach who actively participates in engineering while growing, mentoring, and challenging your team to reach new heights. You report directly to the IT Director and are a key voice in company-wide technology strategy and leadership conversations.

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop software engineers and other development team members, with a focus on technical growth and career development.
• Foster a supportive, accountable, and collaborative team environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership and continuously improve.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and coaching conversations to support employee growth and performance.
• Remove obstacles that impact team productivity and advocate for the tools, resources, and support the team needs to succeed.
• Lead sprint execution and delivery efforts to ensure projects are completed on time while maintaining quality standards.
• Identify and develop high-potential team members for future leadership opportunities.

• Participate directly in software development, testing, debugging, and system enhancements approximately 20–30% of the time.
• Review and evaluate proposed tools, technologies, and architectural approaches to ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.
• Help prevent unnecessary complexity and maintain focus on efficient, maintainable solutions.
• Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies that improve development efficiency and software quality.
• Promote security, privacy, and compliance best practices throughout the development process.
• Partner with the IT Director to evaluate technology needs and develop strategies that support business objectives.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and other business teams to define requirements, establish priorities, and assess solution feasibility within project constraints.
• Communicate technical concepts, decisions, and risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain organized and accurate IT documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing across the department.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to other departments when software issues arise.
• Oversee product releases and deployments to ensure reliability, stability, and quality throughout the release lifecycle.
• Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers to ensure effective support, delivery, and cost management.
• Support production systems and lead incident response and resolution efforts when issues occur.
• Assist with evaluating, procuring, and implementing system upgrades and new technologies as business needs evolve.

• Has 10+ years of software development experience and at least 3 years of IT leadership or management experience.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Has strong experience developing web and client/server applications using Microsoft technologies; experience with C#, Angular, and Type Script is preferred.
• Is experienced with relational and document databases, cloud platforms (preferably AWS), CI/CD pipelines, and modern infrastructure practices.
• Is comfortable working in Linux environments and using shell tools for troubleshooting and automation.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Leads by example, builds trust through accountability, and supports team success.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
• Practices active listening and collaborates effectively across teams and departments.
• Takes initiative, works independently when needed, and follows through on commitments.
• Adapts well to changing priorities, technologies, and business needs.
• Maintains a high level of attention to detail in code, documentation, and communication.
• Stays current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and software development best practices.
• Is interested in long-term professional growth and developing others within the organization.
• Performs effectively in fast-paced environments while maintaining organization and focus.
• Is willing to participate in one week of annual in-person collaboration.