Software Development Manager

What you will do

• Oversee the end-to-end development of in-house web, mobile, and Windows applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including agile methodologies, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and optimized for performance and maintainability.
• Collaborate with data teams to integrate in-house applications with the Databricks Data Lakehouse, leveraging APIs, Spark, or Delta Lake for data access and analytics.
• Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching to ensure team success.
• Coordinate team workflows, ensuring effective communication and alignment on project priorities.
• Define project scopes, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of internal applications.
• Manage technical debt, prioritize feature development, and balance immediate business needs with long-term system improvements.
• Work closely with business units, BI teams, and data analysts to understand requirements and ensure applications meet internal user needs.
• Communicate project progress and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including leadership.
• Implement tools and processes to enhance development efficiency, such as automated testing, version control, or DevOps practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends and Databricks capabilities to improve application functionality and development workflows.

Candidate Profile

• Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field highly preferred.
• 7+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience managing small, agile teams of developers working on web, mobile, and/or Windows applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, or similar, relevant to web, mobile, and Windows development.
• Experience with web/mobile frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Flutter) and Windows development tools (e.g., .NET, WPF).
• Knowledge of Databricks technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Delta Lake, or APIs) for data integration.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).Proficiency with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of mentoring high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills to present complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align BI initiatives with business objectives.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Work Environment…