Manager - Software Development

Job Description :

• Manages the development of functional specifications for project assignments and may help develop requirements for larger, more complex development efforts.

• Oversees/guides the development of software architectures for complex applications.

• Ensures development documentation for applications is performed and complete.

• Ensures and oversees the development of moderately and highly complex application code that meets defined requirements.

• Manages the day-to-day activity of staff.

• Provides feedback on performance appraisals.

• Manages the development and training of the staff.

• Approves paid time off requests (PTO) and ensures human resources policies are followed.

• Directs the work of more junior staff.

• Contributes monthly to resource capacity planning.

• Oversees the building of deployment packages, deployment of software packages, manages use of issue tracking software, source code control, and other supporting activities related to application development projects.

• Directs others in the development of hardware and software specifications.

• Manages others in database development/design decisions.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Good to have AZ-900 certification.

Skills and Abilities :

• Exceptional problem solving and research skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills for leading discussions and meetings with team members, users, and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrates the expert knowledge of core computer science topics, such as: Object and/or Function Oriented Design; advanced data structures and algorithms; relational database design; and W3C standards.

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Visual Studio or equivalent IDE.

• Demonstrates good leadership skills.

• Excellent knowledge of SQL variants.

• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: C/C++, C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript & HTML.

• Expert knowledge of an enterprise database, such as SQL Server or Oracle.

• Knowledge and integration of design patterns, application modeling (UML, flow diagrams, wireframes, etc.), QA practices and tools (unit testing, issue tracking, source code control, continuous integration), automated configuration management.

• Excellent ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, at all levels, translate client requirements into detailed specifications.

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and leadership skills to cultivate strategic relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree.

• 10 years of related experience with at least 2 years of those in a management or leadership capacity.

• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.