Manager, Software Development Engineering

Saxon Global • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

This role requires a Manager of Software Development Engineering with extensive experience in IT and leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in front-end technology development management and a proven track record of leading teams through various frameworks and processes. The position emphasizes operational experience with DEV OPS or Operational frameworks such as Agile, ITSM, ITIL, adoption frameworks, ALM, and Software Development practices. The role involves guiding teams, measuring performance, and ensuring key accountabilities are met. Excellent communication skills are essential for interacting with both technical and business stakeholders. Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle, particularly Agile SDLC, is important. While not strictly required, knowledge of the P&C insurance industry is preferred.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Multiple years of proven leadership experience
• Demonstrated operational experience with a DEV OPS or Operational framework E.G. Agile, ITSM, ITIL, adoption frameworks, ALM and Software Development practices
• Must possess the ability to operate and guide teams through the various frameworks and processing; measuring personnel performance throughout
• Must have demonstrated the capability of meeting the key accountabilities, or have the ability to learn/perform them
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to interact seamlessly with both technical and business stakeholders at all levels of the corporation
• Software Development Life Cycle experience
• 5-8+ years of front-end development experience required
• Demonstrated experience with ReactJS is required
• At least 5 years of supervisory and/or team lead experience
• Proven experience working within agile and/or scaled agile frameworks (SAFe)
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience and/or alternative qualifications will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Agile SDLC is preferred
• 3+ years of P&C insurance industry knowledge is preferred, but not required
• Additional proficiency with NodeJS and/or Next.js is preferred
• AngularJS will be considered

Responsibilities

• Operate and guide teams through various frameworks and processing
• Measure personnel performance
• Meet key accountabilities
• Interact seamlessly with both technical and business stakeholders at all levels of the corporation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager