Manager, Software Development
About The Position
This role leads T Life App development teams and oversees the systems, platforms, and tools that support business operations. These include services that qualify customers for service, provide insight into operational issues, and optimize app performance. The manager directs the development and delivery of software solutions for internal and external business customers, applying expertise in app development, user experience design, and team leadership. In partnership with technology and product teams, the manager shapes technical strategy and direction to align with organizational goals, while mentoring and developing the team. Success is measured by timely delivery, software quality, and effective people leadership. The role offers the opportunity to guide technical culture and regularly ship production features that support business needs and customer satisfaction. Travel may be required up to 10% based on business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related computer programming field plus 5 years of related work experience, or an advanced degree plus 3 years of related experience.
- 4–7 years of experience in an Analytics and Business Intelligence development environment.
- Less than 2 years of experience managing or supervising a team of 15 developers or more.
- Knowledge and abilities in analytical thinking, business metrics, coaching, collaboration, customer delivery, people management, resource management, software development management, technical writing, technology roadmaps, and vendor management.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Travel may be required up to 10% based on business needs.
Nice To Haves
- 7+ years of professional software engineering or development experience, including backend API and database work.
- 3+ years of hands-on mobile application development experience with iOS and Android.
- 5+ years of experience using Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe in a team setting.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing development teams working on large-scale projects.
- Experience with mobile technologies such as Swift and Kotlin, and front-end frameworks.
- Experience with back-end technologies.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and lead a development team.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or GitHub Copilot across tools such as Jira, Confluence, and GitLab to accelerate the SDLC and improve productivity and code quality.
- Project management certification such as PMP.
- UX design certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of mobile app developers through performance management, fostering a collaborative, innovative, results-driven environment and delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Recruit and onboard qualified team members to strengthen team capabilities and support project demands.
- Own the full mobile app development lifecycle, from defining project goals and deliverables through release, ensuring integration with back-end systems and technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
- Optimize mobile apps for performance, scalability, and user experience.
- Improve development practices, team structure, processes, tooling, security, and compliance; establish coding standards and code review practices.
- Manage project resources and communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes to stakeholders.
- Oversee technical vendor relationships, influencing product features and ensuring alignment with technical requirements.
- Ensure the team troubleshoots and resolves technical issues efficiently, removing blockers as needed.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned by business management.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and compensation package, including annual incentive opportunity.
- Annual stock grant and employee stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) and access to free, year-round money coaches.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays.
- Paid parental and family leave.
- Family-building benefits, backup care, enhanced family support, and childcare subsidy.
- Tuition assistance and college coaching.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Voluntary accidental death and dismemberment coverage, accident coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance.
- Mobile service and home internet discounts for eligible employees.
- Pet insurance for eligible employees.
- Commuter and transit programs for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
