Manager, Software Development

ENERGY worldnet • Decatur, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Energy Worldnet, Inc. (EWN), we deliver innovative technology solutions that empower our clients and support the future of the energy industry. We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Manager, Software Development to lead high-performing engineering teams building secure, scalable, and reliable solutions within the EWN platform.

If you’re passionate about modern software development, agile leadership, and building teams that deliver business value, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of professional software development experience
• Proven experience leading and managing development teams
• Moderate understanding of: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Software design patterns Git source control
• Strong knowledge of: Object-oriented programming Web application architecture Relational databases Algorithms and data structures
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple initiatives, and guide teams to successful outcomes

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience with: ASP.NET Web API 2 Vue.js AngularJS
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies (Scrum, sprint planning, backlog refinement)
• Experience in SaaS and/or oil, gas, or energy industry environments
• Demonstrated success mentoring, coaching, and developing technical talent

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performing team of software engineers delivering secure, scalable, and high-quality web applications.
• Translate business strategy into actionable development plans that align with organizational goals.
• Promote and cultivate an agile culture, championing continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
• Ensure application stability, reliability, performance, and adherence to best practices.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to individual contributors and agile teams.
• Establish and track metrics and benchmarks to continuously improve team and individual performance.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Product, QA, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee compliance with company policies, procedures, and development standards.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, development, and retention strategies to build a strong engineering organization.
• Manage departmental budgets, including forecasting and expense monitoring.
• Contribute hands-on development as needed while maintaining high standards of quality and scalability.
• Anticipate growth and plan for future technical and staffing needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans — EWN covers upfront costs for employees and eligible dependent children
• Voluntary benefits (life insurance, short-term disability, etc.)
• Retirement plan with company match (up to 4%)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees