Development and Integration Manager

Summary

Join AIP Publishing, a leading physical sciences publisher, as the Manager, Development and Integration. This collaborative leadership role involves overseeing a hybrid development team, ensuring seamless integration of development processes with DevSecOps practices, and driving efficiency and delivery excellence. You will foster a supportive team culture, optimize workflows, identify process improvements, and serve as a liaison between internal teams and external partners. The position requires strong analytical and decision-making skills, a background in software development or engineering management, and proven experience in remote collaboration. AIP Publishing offers a competitive total rewards package, including remote work options, generous paid time off, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) required
• 8+ years of experience managing hybrid development teams, including offshore resources, with a strong focus on team leadership, collaboration, and optimizing workflows for software development and systems integration required
• Hands on experience building and deploying solutions in Azure, following DevSecOps principles and practices required
• Strong working knowledge of infrastructure, security, and data management principles
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Azure DevOps and a solid understanding of DevSecOps principles to oversee and improve development workflows
• Strong working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies

Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative, supportive team culture that values open communication, knowledge sharing, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development
• Develop and maintain efficient workflows that optimize collaboration between in-house and offshore teams, balancing speed, quality, and resource availability. Proactively address logistical and operational complexities, establish clear performance metrics, conduct regular check-ins, and ensure alignment between offshore and in-house contributors
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement best practices that drive efficiency, quality, and innovation, balancing day-to-day team needs with longer-term strategic initiatives
• Serve as a point of contact between internal teams and external partners, resolving issues, facilitating communication, and ensuring alignment with project goals and milestones
• Manage the use and continuous improvement of Azure DevOps tools and workflows to support our DevSecOps processes
• Manage relationships with offshore development vendors, ensuring alignment with business objectives and adherence to quality standards
• Provide regular project updates and technical insights to senior leadership and other relevant stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with .NET Core and Azure DevOps integrations a plus
• Experience with SaaS integrations and custom application development; experience with Salesforce integrations a plus
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to balance technical requirements with people management needs
• Strong background in software development or engineering management, with the ability to guide technical discussions and decision-making
• Ability to anticipate project risks and proactively implement solutions to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outcomes
• Proven experience implementing remote collaboration best practices and asynchronous workflows
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and drive cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for translating complex technical concepts into business-friendly language

Benefits

• A remote workforce with staff based in NY, NJ, CT, MD, VA, PA, MA, RI, or Washington, DC, who meet in person for collaboration, training, strategic planning — and fun!
• Generous paid time off and paid sick and safe leave
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Exceptional retirement benefits
• Monthly remote stipend
• Training and Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program