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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Manager 3 - Auth Gateway - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Portland, ME, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Infrastructure, Design of User Interfaces, PCI Data Security Standards, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Transaction Processing (Computing), Kotlin, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Webhooks, Docker - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/da980cb0-8f01-4519-a36d-cb0d2a09ce86 ## About the Role Experience: 6+ years of software engineering experience, including 4+ years in an engineering management role. Technical Skills: * Expertise in Java or Kotlin. * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. * Proficiency with Kubernetes and Docker. * Strong experience building high-quality automated tests, including unit, component, and integration testing. * Solid understanding of security and compliance requirements in cloud and data environments. Soft Skills: * Proven leadership, team-building, and decision-making abilities. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced, evolving environments. * A collaborative mindset and a sense of extreme ownership. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with transaction processing, particularly complex processes and formats. * Experience building financial or payments-related applications (e.g., credit card products, accounts receivable/payable). * Experience architecting solutions. * Familiarity with fuel business or corporate payments. * Knowledge of PCI Compliance. * Experience with spec-driven development. * Experience working with geographically distributed teams. ## Description We are seeking a Software Development Manager for the Corporate Payments Engineering organization. This role combines deep technical leadership with people management and strategic ownership. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader who will help develop, drive, and execute implementation for the next generation of Corporate Payments products, including user interfaces, APIs, webhooks, and data streams. 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