Software Development Manager

Description

• Initiates requisitions and hires new employees for the software development team, recommends salary levels for new hires and initiates salary and position adjustment actions for staff, subject to senior management review and approval.
• Serves as key technical point of contact for the software development team.
• Ensure appropriate staff allocation to projects in consideration of project schedules, budgets, key milestone dates and work products.
• Analyze system behavior, identify patterns, and optimize application performance.
• Participates in pursuing new project opportunities for the firm by maintaining contact with current and prospective clients.
• Provides staff with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development.
• Assists staff in resolving problems concerning work with the various business units.
• Monitors and enforces compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the operating unit.
• Works with Practice and Technical Directors to design and implement development tracks for technical staff, with a focus on building technical excellence at all levels of the organization.
• Contribute to the design and integration of AI-powered features, such tools using natural language processing.
• Apply software engineering principles to select appropriate frameworks, tools, and design patterns.
• Design, develop, and maintain applications across web, mobile, and desktop platforms.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align development efforts with business goals.
• Be responsible for driving a culture of technical excellence throughout the sub-practice by providing opportunities for growth and development of technical staff and ensuring sound quality control and safety procedures are employed by all staff.
• In coordination with Technical Professional Organization (TPO) and Business Unit (BU) leadership, identifies current and future staffing needs.
• Manage the software development team's productivity, skillsets and opportunities making sure we have the right resources for both existing and upcoming projects.
• Manage the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance using Agile methodologies and DevOps practices to ensure continuous integration, delivery, and improvement.
• Supervises the software development team, helps with career development and training needed to meet the delivery requirements and goals of the US business.
• Integrate data from various sources and APIs, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
• Approves purchase requests for capital items as specified in the Authorization Matrix.
• Conducts semi-annual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with direct reports.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define software requirements and technical strategies.
• Helps staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and work unit objectives/company needs.
• Reviews project QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits on current or recently completed projects.
• Assists sales leads and project managers to staff new pursuits and contract negotiations and provide supporting project examples, materials, and knowledge for pursuits.

Requirements

• Strong scripting experience with Python.
• Proficient using SQL Server database. Knowledge of database servers including Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Experience with AI platforms and tools is a plus.
• Proficient using C# and JavaScript/TypeScript, Python. Experience with C++ and Java a plus.
• Skilled in mobile development using Xamarin/MAUI, Dart or React Native.
• Experience with modern frontend Web development using frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field is preferred; a Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• An "Enhanced" or "Consultant of Choice" level of competency is expected of incumbents at this level.
• Proficient in using Git for version control and collaboration.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills are essential, including the ability to present concepts verbally.
• Proficient in backend development using .NET Core, Node.js, and RESTful API design.
• Proven ability to lead development teams, mentor staff, and manage project delivery.
• Candidates should have at least 10 years of professional software development experience post-Bachelor’s or 5 years post-Master’s, including a minimum of 2 years in a technical lead or supervisory role. Non-degreed applicants will be considered with 10+ years of hands-on software development experience, including at least 5 years in technical leadership capacity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Azure cloud platforms. Experience with AWS, or Google Cloud Platform is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Dev/Ops Azure Boards.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance