Development Group Manager I managing and mentoring a team of Developers in Software Engineering. Responsible for strategic oversight and driving overall product quality and team success.
Responsibilities
Optimizing Engineering Operations
Owning and overseeing timelines, processes and implementation plans with significant input from the technical team, including milestone planning, meeting cadence, documentation updates, and ticket authorship and/or management
Effectively, overseeing and facilitating the efficiency of the team’s technical resources
Actively engaging with the team's efforts and workloads to proactively identify and escalate issues, resolving team questions, and synthesizing feedback for the Development Department Manager
Providing clear communication on strategy, ticket ownership, and facilitate cross-team or cross-departmental coordination
Attending planning meetings to manage team pace, ensuring urgency for success while preventing burnout
Advising teams with insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Ensuring technical accountability and output of their teams by overseeing ticket work, completed implementation plans and other measures of technical success
Aligning and coordinating with the Development Department Manager to proactively identify and take initiative on cross-team and cross-departmental needs, and company wide initiatives
Contributing to staffing decisions, including identifying gaps, defining roles, and managing team size in support of company goals
Developing and maintaining a proficient understanding of relevant product areas under your supervision
Collaborating with Software Engineering Management and Product Management teams to define strategic direction and planning the product roadmap
Reviewing and providing input on design documents as requested
Effectively conveying product direction and priorities to individual members and overall team
Building strong, trusting relationships with direct reports through regular 1:1s, prioritizing psychological safety, mutual respect, and trust at the individual and team level
Fostering a culture of excellence and candid communication, ensuring employees feel encouraged to share ideas and opinions, and supported by both the company and the manager
Cultivating productive relationships with peers and superiors in order to achieve collective goals
Providing coaching, development, and career management to employees including conducting career planning, performance evaluations, compensation reviews, and promotions
Setting clear performance expectations, proactively identifying and managing underperformers, and facilitating terminations in coordination with Human Resources, and the Development Department manager when necessary
Reducing the impact of interpersonal and technical conflicts within and outside the teams through efficient resolution and facilitation
Guiding onboarding activities for new engineers to reduce startup time and ensure their success within the division
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field or comparable experience
8 years of industry experience
Managerial experience or a proven track record in technical leadership
Excellent communication skills
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
Written communication skills – able to document issues effectively and concisely
Strong programming skills – using Java, Javascript/Typescript, or Python
Familiarity with agile methodologies such as SCRUM
Familiarity with source control management systems such as Github
Ability to accurately and effectively document ideas and specifications
Ability to lead and guide teams of 4 or more employees
Benefits
100% Employee Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program.
World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball.
Adjacent Nature Reserve: On-site employees enjoy breathtaking views and adventures that energize and inspire.
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