Manager, Software Development

Alertus Technologies•Baltimore, MD

18d•$112,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Director of Software Engineering & Chief Architect, the Manager of Software Development will be a key player in the product development lifecycle building bridges between the customer’s product requirements and the product development team, and ensuring the end product meets user needs. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a talented team of developers who are responsible for handling Alertus’ software solutions. This includes maintenance on legacy software, developing new software, new integrations, new apps, providing software update releases, and creating relevant documentation. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership experience with robust full-stack technical skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Experience with SDLC best practices, technical documentation, testing coordination, and structured release management.
Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects across cross-functional teams.
Excellent leadership and time management skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Outstanding communication skills
Experience with Source Control and visual project management tools (e.g. Confluence & Trello)
Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
At least five (5) years of leadership experience leading software development teams
Proven experience in software development, with strong backend, frontend, and desktop development skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of software developers, ensuring their professional growth and productivity
Provide hands-on technical guidance in backend, frontend, and desktop development.
Work closely with developers and testers to produce high-quality technical documentation, including release notes, specifications, and system diagrams.
Collaborate on both short and long term product roadmaps, providing technical input, feasibility assessments, and resource planning.
Assist in managing and coordinating major software releases, ensuring smooth deployments and cross-team alignment
Coordinate testing plans and ensure proper QA coverage and software quality standards
Work with business analysts to refine, validate, and develop detailed technical requirements.
Manage development tasks and roadmaps using Confluence.
Oversee multiple concurrent projects and cross-team dependencies, ensuring deadlines and quality benchmarks are met.
Review, evaluate, and accept/reject idea requests and enhancement proposals.
Develop a strong understanding of the emergency notification industry including competitor products, features, and capabilities.