Software Development Manager

As a Software Development Manager, you will lead a high-performing team of developers, driving innovation and collaboration to deliver impactful solutions. You’ll oversee development efforts, translating business needs into cutting-edge .NET applications while fostering a culture of technical excellence. As a strategic leader, you’ll shape workflows, manage resources, and ensure software governance, all while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Your expertise will guide the team in optimizing performance, navigating challenges, and implementing forward-thinking solutions that fuel business growth. With your vision and leadership, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology within the Court., * Team Leadership - Manage assigned teams directly or through supervisors, ensuring work priorities align with policies, regulations, and organizational quality standards.

• Staff Development - Select, hire, mentor, and train staff while overseeing performance management, coaching, evaluations, and corrective actions as needed.
• Communication & Collaboration - Foster effective communication across teams, departments, and leadership through workgroup discussions and feedback exchanges.
• Project & Solution Oversight - Partner with development and design teams to lead application and integration solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Process Improvement - Evaluate and refine build and release processes, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Coordination - Work with development, operations, quality assurance, and security teams to streamline development processes and meet project requirements.
• Technical Guidance - Provide expert support to development teams to optimize software performance, scalability, and operability.
• Automation & Innovation - Develop and improve automation solutions to enable efficient software deployment and continuous improvement.
• Strategic Application Management - Define and enhance lifecycle management practices, ensuring methodologies align with industry best practices.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Relations - Cultivate productive relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and customers while overseeing vendor deliverables and contractual obligations.

OPTION I: 9+ years’ of experience in software development; two years of which must include experience in managing or supervising a team.

• OPTION II: Associate’s degree* in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 7+ years’ of experience in software development; two years of which must include experience in managing or supervising a team.
• OPTION III: Bachelor’s degree* in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 5+ years’ of experience in software development; two years of which must include experience in managing or supervising a team.
• OPTION IV: Master’s degree* in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 3+ years’ of experience in software development; two years of which must include experience in managing or supervising a team., * Strategic Business Acumen - Expertise in personnel management, budgeting, and resource allocation to optimize team performance and operational success.
• Advanced Software Development Expertise - Strong grasp of modern development principles, tools, and best practices for designing, building, and testing robust applications.
• Cloud & Platform Mastery - Proficiency in leading platforms such as Azure, Windows, iOS, and Google Cloud to architect scalable and efficient solutions.
• Software Engineering Excellence - Deep understanding of development life cycles, engineering methodologies, software reliability, and reusability strategies.
• Integration & System Design - Ability to craft seamless integration solutions with a solid foundation in software design and application development methodologies.
• DevOps & CI/CD Visionary - Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, automation, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery strategies to enhance deployment efficiency.
• Innovative Solution Architecture - Strong skills in designing business logic components, user interfaces, and productivity tools that drive business value.
• Technical Requirements Leadership - Expertise in analyzing, specifying, and translating functional needs into technical solutions while exploring alternative approaches.
• Data-Driven Decision Making - Mastery of database design, data modeling, and analytics to support scalable and intelligent system solutions.

Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

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