Senior Software Development Manager

Overview:
Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Software Development Manager to lead a dynamic team of engineers responsible for developing and maintaining high-impact software applications. The ideal candidate will combine a strong technical foundation with proven leadership skills, strategic vision, and the ability to deliver complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision & Execution:
  Partner with product managers, business analysts, and executive stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable technical plans that support organizational goals.
• Stakeholder Leadership:
  Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders at all levels; build and maintain relationships, manage expectations, and drive consensus on technical solutions.
• Technical Direction:
  Contribute to strategic planning, technology evaluation, and process improvement initiatives; provide technical guidance and mentorship to ensure best practices, code quality, and technical excellence.
• Project & Team Management:
  Oversee the full software development lifecycle of complex, enterprise-level projects; actively manage scope, timelines, and budgets to ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
  Promote a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and experimentation; drive process and technology enhancements and encourage the adoption of new approaches and tools.
• Hands-On Technical Engagement:
  Remain engaged with coding and architecture reviews; serve as a technical escalation point and troubleshoot complex challenges as needed.
• Agile Leadership:
  Utilize agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) to drive iterative delivery and foster ongoing improvements in team operations and outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience:
• 15+ years in software development, with deep expertise in modern development practices and principles.
• 8+ years in software team leadership or management, with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale projects.
• Strong experience managing the full SDLC for complex projects.
• Technical Skills:
  Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Java; solid understanding of scalable, maintainable, and secure architecture principles.
• Leadership & Communication:
  Outstanding leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire teams, cultivate relationships with senior executives, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Project Management:
  Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects, risk mitigation, budgeting, and resource allocation in a dynamic environment.
• Agile Expertise:
  Strong practical experience with agile methodologies at scale.
• Team Building:
  Excellent team-building, coaching, and mentoring abilities, particularly with senior engineering talent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience with DevOps tools and best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Experience building consensus, managing expectations, and navigating organizational change.