Manager, Software Development

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of .Net and Java developers/engineers.
• Develop and implement full stack solutions using Java and .Net.
• Develop APIs using REST API standards.
• Guide team on designing API specifications using API standards and best practices.
• Design and develop API proxies leveraging Google Apigee.
• Perform complex development work and provide recommendations to management on potential solutions to issues.
• Manage staff and all phases of the project life cycle, including implementation, programming, testing, and maintaining software systems.
• Manage deadlines, budgets, and other department-related tasks.
• Lead the team effectively.
• Play a key role in the development and support of critical applications within the team.
• Work closely with other teams to implement end-to-end solutions.
• Develop comprehensive and appropriate test cases for each release.
• Develop system and training documentation as needed.
• Provide technical programming support or subject matter expertise to other team members as needed.
• Manage and resolve a variety of problems within the respective technology setting.
• Provide solutions based on best practices and existing precedents.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the urgent nature of our business and the need to proactively find and fix problems quickly and effectively.
• Determine and fix root causes rather than just treating symptoms.
• Apply novel techniques to solve problems that are more ambiguous; challenge long-held beliefs when necessary.
• Quickly and effectively identify alternative solutions and the pros/cons of each; confirm that a proposed solution has no unintended consequences.
• Take steps to mitigate risk.
• Consult with colleagues and recommend solutions based on the best interests of customers and shareholders, even when the opinion is unpopular.
• Frequently interact with the team and management to resolve issues or inquiries related to development.
• Improve processes and procedures where possible.
• Use clear and constructive language orally and in writing.
• Communicate important developments to the relevant and appropriate audiences in a timely and consistent manner.
• Ask follow-up questions to ensure all points are understood.
• Take time to objectively listen to all viewpoints before forming an opinion.
• Build consensus among differing views.
• Contribute to the team by managing projects assigned to junior developers.
• Assist other technical and product managers in the evaluation of product requirements for software applications.
• Develop and review detailed specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Software/Computer Engineering (or foreign degree equivalent).
• 7+ years of experience.
• Strong programming and management skills in relevant technology.
• Exposure to modern software development tools and processes.
• Detail-oriented and good organizational skills.
• Very good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrable experience to a high standard of development using Java and .Net APIs.
• Experience designing APIs "outside in" is a plus.
• Prior experience with building or debugging SOAP web services.
• Experience with API gateways (ex. Google Apigee) for proxy development and management is a plus.
• Expert in the use of source version control using Git.
• Applied experience developing full stack solutions on Linux and/or Windows.
• A team player who collaborates effectively with other software engineers.
• Self-starter, who is both disciplined and accountable for delivering accurate and timely results.
• Contribution to open-source software is an advantage.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge and understanding of the development area.
• Understand how team contributions factor into the overall health of the technology function.

Nice to Have

• Experience designing APIs "outside in".
• Experience with building or debugging SOAP web services.
• Experience with API gateways (ex. Google Apigee) for proxy development and management.
• Contribution to open-source software.