Senior Development Manager

NBT Bancorp•Rochester, NY

2d•$102,973 - $164,752

About The Position

Plans, directs, and/or coordinates activities in the area of Agile software development. Position is responsible for ensuring the team's adherence to the secure software development lifecycle. At NBT we empower people to grow, innovate, and thrive through meaningful work, a supportive culture and opportunities to make a real impact in your community – because your success drives our success. At NBT, we value and support your wellbeing by offering generous time-off policies, wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements, so you can thrive both personally and professionally. NBT believes community involvement fosters our success and the success of those around us. Through volunteer service and charitable partnerships, we empower our employees to make a positive impact beyond the workplace. NBT believes in creating a workplace where every voice matters and every team member feels empowered to contribute. With supportive leadership, we foster an environment where employees are connected, inspired, and valued. Whether you’re just starting your career or serve in a senior leadership role, your growth and development are our priority. NBT provides a wide variety of development programs and tools for you to reach your full potential. NBT recognizes and rewards your contributions with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives – ensuring you feel valued every step of the way. NBT has built a reputation as a stable financial institution by growing our people and our business, evolving our processes and managing risk. We've weathered the market's ups and downs for over 165 years, all while charting a well-defined growth plan.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years' experience in Software Development or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills are a must to be able to move projects through cross-functional teams.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical specifications and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business requirements, and process/procedure manuals.
Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and vendors.
Ability to set and clearly articulate an attainable vision for the team and direct the team toward achieving goals.
Ability to coach and mentor team members to grow individual skills and abilities.
Ability to adjust communication style to collaborate and share with technical staff or business staff.
Knowledge of Agile development methodologies, record keeping software, and 401(k) procedures.
Proficiency in Jira, Java, and Microsoft Office applications.
Basic understanding of SQL and MS Access databases.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership experience preferred
Project, and Operational Management, preferably in a 401(k) financial services company and at least two years of Scrum Master experience preferred

Responsibilities

As Scrum Master, supervises development and testing efforts, ensures completion of projects and evaluates results.
As Team Leader or Project manager, participates in evaluation on new software solutions, prepares feasibility analysis and other phase end documentation, and evaluates technical and operational feasibility of alternatives throughout project development.
Analyzes production program problems and questions to determine business impact, corrective action and/or contingency actions, or to determine more effective and efficient methods.
Provides guidance and coaching to the software development team, identifies training needs, and reviews work of individual team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off : At least 22 days annually, prorated in the year of hire.
Parental Leave : Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage : Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
Dental and Vision Coverage : Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
Flexible Spending Accounts : For healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Employer-Paid Disability Coverage : Both short-term and long-term, with an option to purchase additional long-term coverage.
Life Insurance : Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase supplemental coverage.
Voluntary Benefits : Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan to help secure your future.
Adoption Assistance : Supporting your growing family.
Tuition Reimbursement : Invest in your education and career growth.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Access to support and resources.
Pet Insurance : For all your furry friends.
Financial and Banking Services : Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.