Development Manager

As a Development Manager will lead a team of full-stack engineers building and maintaining enterprise-scale web applications for the automotive retail industry. You will be deeply involved in code reviews, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Product Owners, QA, and vendor partners to ensure high-quality, timely releases across multiple initiatives.

This role reports to the VP of Web/Digital Engineering and is a key technical leadership role for someone who still enjoys staying close to the code while mentoring developers and improving how we deliver software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of full-stack developers working primarily in C#, .NET Core, and Vue.js.
• Conduct code reviews and establish coding standards to maintain code quality, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine requirements, estimate effort, and prioritize sprint deliverables.
• Manage and coordinate third-party vendors and offshore teams to ensure aligned execution and technical consistency.
• Define and enforce development processes, including branching strategy, CI/CD, and QA/testing practices.
• Oversee release management and ensure smooth deployment across staging and production environments hosted in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Partner with architecture and DevOps teams on performance, scalability, and infrastructure optimization within GCP.
• Encourage and promote the use of AI-assisted coding tools (such as GitHub Copilot, OpenAI, or similar platforms) to expedite development output and enhance team productivity.
• Track project health through KPIs such as sprint velocity, defect rates, and on-time delivery metrics.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or management role
• Strong technical expertise in C#, ASP.NET Core, REST APIs, SQL Server, and modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js preferred)
• Experience leading or contributing to enterprise-level SaaS or marketing platforms
• Proficient with Git, DevOps, Jira, and agile development methodologies
• Proven ability to manage vendors or offshore teams, balancing speed with quality
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge business and technical discussions

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with automotive digital retailing, dealer website platforms, or marketing automation systems
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, Cloud Run, and Cloud Storage
• Exposure to microservices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and API-first architecture
• Knowledge of performance tuning, load testing, and accessibility/SEO best practices.
• Demonstrated success introducing or scaling AI-driven coding or automation tools to enhance developer efficiency

This is a full-time, salaried, remote position. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, unlimited paid leave, 401(k) matching, wellness programs, and more.

About Team Velocity Team Velocity is a full-service marketing agency serving the automotive industry, providing integrated marketing solutions to OEMs and dealerships nationwide. We leverage our proprietary Apollo® technology platform to predict consumer behavior, personalize marketing campaigns, and help dealerships drive more sales and service revenue. Our team members are driven, creative, and collaborative, enjoying a unique culture where innovation and client success are paramount. Join us in revolutionizing automotive marketing and technology through powerful, data-driven insights, continuous improvement, and an unwavering commitment to reliability.