Software Development Manager

Summary

Join a forward-thinking software company as a Development Manager and lead a team of software engineers. You will mentor your team, drive development processes using Agile methodologies, and oversee code quality. Responsibilities include guiding Azure DevOps/Git strategies, collaborating with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines, and bridging communication between engineering, product, and business teams. The ideal candidate possesses proven software leadership experience, a strong technical background in C#, .NET, and Azure DevOps, and excellent communication and people management skills. Experience with Agile/Scrum is essential. This role focuses on technical oversight and team leadership, not daily coding tasks.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a software leadership or development management role
• Strong technical background in C#, .NET Framework/Core, and familiarity with reviewing and understanding complex codebases
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based deployment practices
• Deep understanding of version control (Git), branching strategies, and release planning
• Excellent communication, people management, and mentoring skills
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering growth, collaboration, and accountability
• Own and drive development processes using Agile methodologies
• Oversee code quality through regular reviews—particularly critical paths and architectural components in C#
• Guide and enforce Azure DevOps/Git branching and merging strategies for clean and reliable codebase management
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to enhance and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps
• Act as a bridge between engineering, product, and business teams to ensure delivery alignment
• Ensure technical excellence without being hands-on in daily coding tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment in Azure
• Background in SaaS or enterprise-scale applications
• Technical certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer/Architect)