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# Development Manager

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $138,000.0 - $178,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, IBM AIX, Software Quality, Code Review, Information Systems, Payment Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Scripting, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/ca/san-diego/bb63fb92-44b3-4b9e-a7ac-d3c2d90461b1

## About the Role

* 7+ years of technical/software development experience, preferably within banking, credit unions, financial services, or another highly regulated environment.
 * 3+ years of leadership or management experience, including responsibility for developers, technical projects, or development teams.
 * Strong experience with Symitar and PowerOn development is highly preferred.
 * Experience with PowerOn2, AIX, Microsoft .NET, scripting, or automation technologies is a plus.
 * Candidates coming from other credit union core environments such as Fiserv DNA, Portico, or Corelation KeyStone may also be considered.
 * Strong understanding of software development best practices, including code reviews, testing, SDLC, change management, and production support.
 * Experience working within an Agile/Scrum development environment.
 * Ability to balance people leadership with hands-on technical leadership.
 * Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and development resources simultaneously.
 * Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with developers, business stakeholders, project teams, and leadership.
 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline preferred.
 * Scrum Master certification is a plus but not required for someone with strong practical Agile leadership experience.

## Description

IBM AIX
Scripting
Operations
Leadership
Management
Automation
Mentorship
Code Review
Core Banking
Communication
Change Control
.NET Framework
Problem Solving
Computer Science
Agile Leadership
.NET Development
Project Delivery
Agile Methodology
Change Management
Business Valuation
Financial Services
Technical Projects
Information Systems
Software Development
Project Stakeholders
Technical Leadership
Digital Capabilities
Performance Management
Full Stack Development
Technical Requirements
Business Transformation
Training And Development
Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
Scrum (Software Development)
Systems Development Life Cycle, * Lead and mentor an 8-person development team, including several Symitar Developers and .NET development resources.

 * Provide hands-on technical leadership while establishing a culture of urgency, ownership, and accountability.
 * Establish and enforce software development best practices, including code reviews, testing, documentation, and quality standards.
 * Stay closely involved with Symitar, PowerOn, and core banking application development.
 * Analyze business and technical requirements and help translate them into effective technical designs.
 * Partner with project stakeholders to define scope, estimate development effort, prioritize work, and allocate development resources.
 * Manage project delivery and ensure development commitments and deadlines are met.
 * Coordinate testing and deployment of internally developed applications and enhancements.
 * Lead both internal developers and external development resources when necessary.
 * Participate in an Agile/Scrum environment with sprint-based development.
 * Ensure development follows established SDLC and formal change-control processes.
 * Evaluate technical feasibility and risk for new projects, enhancements, and deployments.
 * Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support for production issues.
 * Coach and develop team members through ongoing feedback, mentoring, performance management, and career development.
 * Stay current with new capabilities and releases within the Symitar ecosystem.

Projects Youll Support

This team plays an important role in modernizing the organization's core banking and digital capabilities. A major focus will be continuing to build out a more competitive payments ecosystem, including initiatives involving technologies and services such as:

 * Zelle
 * Tap to Pay
 * Digital payment capabilities
 * Core banking enhancements and integrations
 * Automation and modernization of existing applications