Team Velocity-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Manager
Remote • Washington, DC
101-250 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

As a Development Manager will lead a team of full-stack engineers building and maintaining enterprise-scale web applications for the automotive retail industry. You will be deeply involved in code reviews, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Product Owners, QA, and vendor partners to ensure high-quality, timely releases across multiple initiatives. This role reports to the VP of Web/Digital Engineering and is a key technical leadership role for someone who still enjoys staying close to the code while mentoring developers and improving how we deliver software.

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of full-stack developers working primarily in C#, .NET Core, and Vue.js.
  • Conduct code reviews and establish coding standards to maintain code quality, scalability, and security.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine requirements, estimate effort, and prioritize sprint deliverables.
  • Manage and coordinate third-party vendors and offshore teams to ensure aligned execution and technical consistency.
  • Define and enforce development processes, including branching strategy, CI/CD, and QA/testing practices.
  • Oversee release management and ensure smooth deployment across staging and production environments hosted in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Partner with architecture and DevOps teams on performance, scalability, and infrastructure optimization within GCP.
  • Encourage and promote the use of AI-assisted coding tools (such as GitHub Copilot, OpenAI, or similar platforms) to expedite development output and enhance team productivity.
  • Track project health through KPIs such as sprint velocity, defect rates, and on-time delivery metrics.
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or management role
  • Strong technical expertise in C#, ASP.NET Core, REST APIs, SQL Server, and modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js preferred)
  • Experience leading or contributing to enterprise-level SaaS or marketing platforms
  • Proficient with Git, DevOps, Jira, and agile development methodologies
  • Proven ability to manage vendors or offshore teams, balancing speed with quality
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge business and technical discussions
  • Familiarity with automotive digital retailing, dealer website platforms, or marketing automation systems
  • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, Cloud Run, and Cloud Storage
  • Exposure to microservices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and API-first architecture
  • Knowledge of performance tuning, load testing, and accessibility/SEO best practices.
  • Demonstrated success introducing or scaling AI-driven coding or automation tools to enhance developer efficiency
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • unlimited paid leave
  • 401(k) matching
  • wellness programs
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