What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Development Manager position at Dayton Freight?
Overview
The Software Development Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, hire, mentor and coach Software Development Engineers at different levels of experience
- Work with architecture personnel, development team members and key stakeholders in developing solutions and roadmaps
- Interface with internal / external customer to understand requirements and help set priorities
- Manage and execute against solutions and roadmaps created
- Own all operational metrics and support metrics for teams' software
- Utilizes independent judgement to drive improvements in team / development processes
- Review team member performances / formal review
- Work with the development team to create and maintain the standards by which the development team will operate. This includes, but not limited to, coding/design, testing/QA and implementation standards
- Exercise discretion to provide scheduled training and technologic/process advancement opportunities to team members
- Provide leadership by clearly communicating goals and objectives; providing support and structure keeping teams focused; encourage open discussion of issues; being an advocate for the team, department and company
Qualifications
- Leadership experience required (leadership of software development team preferred)
- 5-7 years of relevant experience
- B.S. in CS/MIS/Related
- Positive team oriented attitude
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for learning and continuous improvement
Experience with the following technologies/methodologies a plus:
- SQL
- Node.JS
- Microsoft SQL Server
- React
- Typescript
- NestJS
Benefits
- Stable and growing organization
- Competitive weekly pay
- Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
- Fast-paced work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
- Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
*Hybrid is preferred for this position.
