Hybrid Senior Software Development Manager

at Leidos

• Job title: Senior Software Development Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $131,300 - $237,350 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Angular, GraphQL, Java, JavaScript, Material UI, Microservices, MS SQL Server, Postgres, ServiceNow, SQL, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Blacksburg, United States

About the role

• Software Development Senior Manager leading a team of 80+ engineers at Leidos. Focused on delivering mission-critical applications for federal customers while managing development, testing, and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Interact with and manage internal and external customers to ensure successful delivery of application development.
• Provide senior level leadership for a large team of experienced technical professionals.
• Lead and supervise a team of development and QA managers.
• Hire and build highly effective software development and delivery teams.
• Establish and coach best-practice Agile development methodologies.
• Create a winning culture for the team.
• Navigate and resolve complex problems through teamwork and collaboration.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and delivery commitments for the team.
• Raise issues proactively and present options to mitigate risks.
• Establish and communicate goals for the team and track progress.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years’ experience or additional years’ experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 8 years of full-time experience in software engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of full-time experience leading large software development teams of 30+ across multiple parallel projects.
• Minimum 4 years of full-time experience in strategic planning, project management, and resource allocation including hiring and pay planning.
• Proficient experience or knowledge with the following technologies: Angular, JavaScript, Typescript, CSS & HTML, Material UI, JAVA Microsoft SQL Server/Postgres, microservices, REST, GraphQL.
• Proficiency with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe.
• Experience with issue management systems such as Jira, ServiceNow, Digital AI, Redmine.
• Strong ability to mentor technical teams, with a focus on collaborative development, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of managing relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to brief senior leadership and other key stakeholders on project status, risks/issues, and root cause analyses.
• Must have U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance specific to the customer.
• Must be willing and able to travel to the Blacksburg, VA office location frequently.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement