Development Manager/SAAS

CoEnterprise•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on Development Manager to lead and scale our Syncrofy engineering team. This is a unique opportunity for someone who likes to lead, build teams and operates at an architect level, while still actively contributing to code and driving execution. You will own the development process, technical direction, system health, and delivery of roadmap initiatives, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup or small company environment, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and is passionate about building both products and teams. We are especially excited about candidates who embrace AI and are eager to integrate it into both engineering workflows and product innovation.

Requirements

Proven experience in a Development Manager, Tech Lead, or Principal/Staff Engineer role
Strong hands-on coding experience and ability to contribute regularly to the codebase
Architect-level understanding of distributed systems and modern application design
Expertise in: Java & JavaScript Docker & Kubernetes Linux MongoDB ElasticSearch (ELK) ArangoDB DevOps and CI/CD AI and Automation
Experience owning and delivering complex technical projects end-to-end
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and/or Supply Chain systems
Background in startup or high-growth environments
Experience integrating or working with AI/ML tools and technologies
Familiarity with cloud platforms (IBM Cloud, AWS, GCP, or Azure)
A builder and leader who is equally comfortable writing code and leading a team
Someone who takes full ownership of development outcomes, including system reliability and continuous improvement
A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
A technologist who is excited about the future of AI in software development and products

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the development team setting development standards while remaining deeply hands-on in coding and architecture
Own the end-to-end development lifecycle, from design through delivery and iteration
Drive execution of product roadmap items, ensuring timely and high-quality releases
Oversee ongoing system maintenance, stability, and performance, including: Bug fixes and issue resolution Continuous improvements and enhancements Proactive monitoring and technical debt management
Define and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and development processes
Architect scalable, reliable, and secure systems
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, leadership, and stakeholders
Mentor and grow engineers, fostering a culture of ownership and technical excellence
Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to support: Proof of Concepts (POCs) Proofs of Technology (POTs) Technical validation and solution design efforts
Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI in: Development productivity (e.g., tooling, automation) Product capabilities and innovation