IT Development Manager

SUMMARY  

The IT Development Manager is a strategic leader responsible for guiding software development teams in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing applications. This role combines hands-on technical expertise, agile project leadership, and people management to ensure successful execution of business-critical software initiatives. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Conduct hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and professional development planning.

• Software Delivery & Lifecycle Management

• Oversee full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from discovery and design to deployment and support.
• Ensure timely and budget-aligned delivery of projects aligned with business objectives.
• Manage agile ceremonies, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.

• Technical Strategy & Governance

• Champion best practices in coding standards, documentation, testing, and continuous integration.
• Guide architecture and technology stack decisions in collaboration with technical leads.
• Monitor code quality and facilitate technical reviews and audits.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with product managers, analysts, and stakeholders to convert business needs into technical solutions.
• Ensure transparent communication and alignment between engineering and business teams.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay informed on emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.
• Identify opportunities for automation, performance tuning, and process improvements.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience

• 5 or more years of experience in software development with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience delivering software projects in Agile or hybrid environments.

• Technical Proficiency

• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, REST APIs, and microservices.

• Soft Skills

• Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on problem solving and continuous improvement.

• Preferred Certifications

• PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe, or equivalent.
• AWS Certified Developer/Architect or Microsoft Azure certifications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• This is a mostly remote position, with occasional on-site work required for team collaboration, planning sessions, or project milestones.
• Candidates must have reliable internet connectivity and an appropriate remote workspace.
• Standard office equipment and prolonged periods of computer use are expected.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed to support deployments or time-sensitive deliverables.