Senior Manager, Software Development

Buyers Edge Platform, LLC • Becker, MN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

A Minnesota-based company, RealTime Solutions®, thrives on proactively addressing foodservice trends, pitfalls, and opportunities, always staying one step ahead. By seamlessly merging data intelligence with marketing finesse, we create campaigns and tactics that are not just reactive but rooted in insightful strategy. As a Buyers Edge Platform brand, our deep foodservice expertise and data-rich analytics set us apart, allowing us not only to identify growth opportunities for Fortune 500 food manufacturers, but also craft bold strategies and tactics that redefine their success in foodservice.
This role is based out of our Becker, MN office. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead and develop a high-performing technical team responsible for data, reporting, applications, and infrastructure supporting the RealTime Solutions brand. This role balances people leadership, delivery execution, and hands-on technical oversight to ensure reliable systems, high-quality data, and continuous improvement in development velocity. The IT Director serves as a key partner to internal stakeholders and external clients, translating business needs into scalable technical solutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in IT, software development, or data-focused roles
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing technical teams
• Strong experience with SQL Server, reporting, and data integration environments
• Experience with database performance tuning and troubleshooting as well as data integrity and quality management
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Strong people leadership skills, including mentoring, coaching, and performance management
• Ability to organize work using Agile or sprint-based delivery methods
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic oversight
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage delivery expectations

Responsibilities

• Manage an in-person and remote team of software developers, database processionals and IT staff
• Lead spring planning, backlog prioritization, and delivery execution to improve team velocity and predictability
• Assign and prioritize work across the team based on business needs and technical complexity
• Manage vendor invoices up to an established authorization limit
• Serve as the primary IT point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients
• Participate in Team Lead and cross-functional leadership meetings
• Ensure reliable operation of databases, reporting systems, and client-facing applications
• Maintain high standard for data integrity, system performance, and documentation

Benefits

• Amazing coverage to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning! We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life!
• On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Invest in your success. We will provide you with a thorough training and development program; and offer competitive compensation.
• Live well = Work well. Relax with our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy where you don’t have to accrue time off in order to take it!

What This Job Offers

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