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Software Development Manager

SAIC

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Director
200k-240k
10 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

SAIC is seeking a software development manager to lead the Joint Range Extension (JRE) software development team in San Diego. JRE is a combat proven datalink gateway that extends the reach of tactical data across the battlespace and around the globe. The application consists of approximately 2.5 million lines of Java, Kotlin, and C++ code. The role involves leading an Agile development team to develop the JRE product to meet the future needs of the warfighter, including defining product initiatives, managing technical debt, coordinating releases, and aligning software priorities with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist sales members and technical staff to refine product initiatives, determine technical feasibility, assess scope and resource requirements, and provide recommendations regarding initiative viability.
  • Work with program managers to define contract deliverable requirements, delivery schedules, and resource needs in support of a contract Basis of Estimate.
  • Collaborate with a product manager to develop the JRE Product Mission and a roadmap for its realization.
  • Identify high leverage areas of software remediation with the technical staff to support JRE's mission.
  • Align software development priorities with organizational business priorities and management.
  • Develop software development skillsets of the team through assignment selection and training as needed.
  • Coordinate product and contracted software releases and support documentation generation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 15+ years of experience in application software development.
  • 5+ years of experience managing a software development team of 5 or more.
  • Strong applications programming experience.
  • Experience in software design principles, including encapsulation, decoupling, design patterns, SOLID principles, and designing code for automated testability.
  • Must have an active Secret clearance.

Nice to Have

  • Experience programming in Java and/or Kotlin.
  • Experience programming in C++.
  • Familiar with tactical data links, including standards such as MIL-STD-6016, MIL-STD-3011, MIL-STD-6020.
  • Familiar with Dependency Injection.
  • Experience working in a large-scale codebase and applying modular design approaches.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

Benefits & Perks

  • Target salary range of $200,001 - $240,000.

Working at SAIC

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect the world. The company values mission-driven work, innovation, and a collaborative environment. It is approximately 24,000 strong, driven by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer headquartered in Reston, Virginia.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 11, 2025
Salary200k-240k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceDirector

About SAIC

Website

saic.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

San Diego, CA

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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