Software Development Manager

Overview

On Site
$140000 - $163000.00 per annum
Full Time

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Software Development Manager

Job Details





Title: Software Development Manager - Exchange Platform
Duration: Direct-hire
Location: Louisville, CO (Hybrid)
Salary range: $122,000 - $163,800 base + bonus


Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Software Development Manager to lead a high-performing engineering team responsible for building and enhancing a highly available, cloud-based platform. This role combines people leadership with deep technical contribution and requires an individual who can actively design, develop, and deliver production-quality software while guiding team execution and growth. The ideal candidate is outcome-driven, thrives in Agile environments, and values modern engineering practices, scalability, and reliability.


Responsibilities
Lead by example through hands-on system design, development, and delivery of high-quality software using Angular and Java in an AWS environment
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Architecture teams to drive the full software development lifecycle and deliver impactful solutions
Own technical direction, roadmap planning, and delivery execution aligned with enterprise architecture standards
Ensure engineering excellence through practices that promote scalability, resiliency, security, and high availability
Plan and execute coordinated release processes with clear communication to all stakeholders
Mentor and develop engineers through coaching, feedback, and consistent code reviews
Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement using data-driven insights and iterative development
Track and improve delivery performance using metrics such as cycle time, lead time, and deployment frequency
Lead incident response efforts, including on-call support and hands-on resolution of production issues
Identify technical risks, manage dependencies, and hold teams accountable to high engineering standards


Skills
3+ years of experience managing or leading software development teams
Strong hands-on engineering background with Java and modern frontend frameworks (Angular preferred)
Experience building cloud-native systems using AWS services such as RDS, S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, Step Functions, and related technologies
Hands-on experience with containerization, orchestration, and modern CI/CD pipelines
Proven ability to mentor engineers while remaining an active technical contributor
Solid understanding of Agile development methodologies and the ability to advocate for best practices
Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Experience with distributed systems, observability tools, and reliability-focused design
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining focus on customer outcomes





All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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