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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Development Manager - **Company:** Fsx Incorporated - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Software Debugging, DevOps, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Cloud Services, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Strategies of Testing, Web Application Frameworks, Backend, AngularJS, Information Technology, Microservices - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.fileandservexpress.com/join-our-team/development-manager/ ## About the Role * Curiosity about, and strong interest in, leveraging and promoting AI tools to accelerate and improve development projects. Hands-on experience with such tooling a plus. * Strong expertise in .NET / C# back-end development, service-oriented architecture and microservices experience a plus. * Experience in designing and architecting cloud native solutions on platforms such as Azure or AWS, using cloud services. * Solid experience with SQL Server - data modeling, schema design, stored procedures, query optimization and performance tuning. * Hands-on experience with Angular (v15+) or equivalent modern front-end framework * Demonstrated experience deploying and operating applications on Microsoft Azure * Experience leading Agile/Scrum development teams * Strong communication skills - able to translate technical concepts for business audiences, * 7+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or management role ## Description We are looking for an experienced Development Manager to guide a team of software engineers in the design, development, and delivery of our cloud-hosted legal technology platform. You will bridge technical execution and team leadership - ensuring engineering quality, mentoring developers, and collaborating with product stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable solutions., Day-to-Day Operations * Own the daily rhythm of the development department - standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and release coordination * Own the technical delivery and execution of the development team, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and maintainable software. * Monitor and communicate sprint progress, flag risks early, and remove blockers before they impact delivery * Architect and guide development of back-end services using .NET (C#), ensuring performance, security, scalability, and maintainability * Conduct code reviews and enforce engineering standards across the team * Assist and coordinate in remediation of escalated client support issues, driving root cause analysis and long-term fixes Team Management * Directly manage a team of software engineers working across .NET back-end, SQL data, Angular front-end, and Azure infrastructure * Run sprint ceremonies, facilitate backlog grooming, and remove blockers * Enable and ensure the team achieves commitments as scoped, scheduled, and estimated. Set clear expectations for technical quality, ownership, and accountability. * Coach and mentor the development team through design reviews, code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance to ensure the delivery of secure, efficient, and timely releases. * Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices (including the use of AI development tools), team productivity, and system design. * Willing to assist in any development efforts for projects that are behind schedule * Actively contribute to the codebase (design, coding, debugging) as needed to support delivery and unblock the team * Work with the Vice President of Information Technology to refine the technical architecture and evolution of the platform, aligning with scalability, multi-tenancy, and long-term maintainability goals. * Define and guide service boundaries, integration patterns, and data architecture. * Evaluate and introduce new technologies (including AI capabilities) where they provide clear value. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Work closely with Product Management to translate business requirements into scalable, well-architected technical solutions. * Provide level of effort estimates and trade-off analysis to the Vice President of Information Technology * Collaborate with QA to define testing strategies and quality gates * Partner with DevOps and Security teams on CI/CD pipelines, deployment practices, and compliance requirements * Communicate technical tradeoffs and timelines clearly to non-technical stakeholders. * Provide regular status updates to leadership on team capacity, delivery progress, and upcoming risks ## Related Videos - [AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100340-ai-driven-development) - [How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/118-how-to-stop-choosing-javascript-frameworks-and-start-living) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Stand alone components in Angular](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/656-stand-alone-components-in-angular) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)