Software Development Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an experienced Software Development Manager in New York, NY.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Technical leadership & architecture:
* Own the overall technical direction for application and related services, aligned with Tax product strategy and systems integration
* Provide architectural guidance on modular monolith patterns, bounded contexts, integration points, and performance/scalability concerns
* Understand and guide the evolution of the complex system and adjustment logic implemented in Microsoft tech-stack like .NET, Angular, Azure, etc.
* Review and challenge design proposals, spike outcomes, and technical trade-offs from pod leads and senior developers
* Ensure AI/agentic features (RAG, MCP tools, multi-agent workflows) are designed on solid, observable, and secure foundations

Team leadership & delivery management:
* Lead the engineering discipline organized into multiple pods/squads
* Set clear goals, priorities, and sequencing across pods in partnership with Product and Architecture
* Establish and enforce standards for code quality, testing, security, and documentation
* Coach, mentor, and grow engineering managers, leads, and senior individual contributors, drive career development and succession planning
* Create a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement

REQUIREMENTS:
* 10+ years of professional software development experience, with ideally 5+ years in technical leadership roles (e.g. Development Manager, Engineering Manager) with the appropriate tech stack
* Deep hands-on experience in Microsoft tech stack development across .NET backend, APIs, databases, SPA frontend frameworks and cloud platforms
* Strong experience running large engineering teams across multiple pods and codebases
* Ability to partner with tax product leaders and AI-focused roles to translate product goals into executable technical plans

Architectural Patterns:
* Experience with Factory Pattern for database contexts and SignalR hubs
* Experience with Event-Driven Architecture and messaging patterns
* Hands-on with Clean Architecture, ensuring clear separation of concerns
* Strong application of CQRS with MediatR
* Familiarity with Repository Pattern + Unit of Work
* Proven ability to design and implement Modular Monoliths with bounded contexts

Core Development:
* Experience with RESTful APIs & integrations, GraphQL preferred
* Deep, hands-on expertise in .NET, C#, ASP.NET, and modern backend architectures (e.g., modular monoliths, event-driven components, API-first design)
* Strong knowledge of databases (Cosmos/SQL Server) and performance optimization
* Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (Angular preferred) and microfrontend patterns; Able to provide guidance even if not coding daily
* Event-driven architecture with MassTransit, Azure Service Bus, Azure EventHubs

Testing & DevOps:
* Strong background in Unit & Integration Testing (xUnit, Jasmine/Karma, E2E testing)
* Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps pipelines, CI/CD automation, Docker, automated deployments
* Knowledge of TDD, automated tests, Agile methodologies, Pair/Mob programming (XP)
* Familiarity with authentication and authorization using JWT Bearer tokens and OpenAM integration
* Strong understanding of source code version control with Git/GitHub

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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