Sr. "Hands On" SW Manager - 50% tech 50% managing, Java, Spring Boot

Maximus

44d•$159,520 - $239,280•Remote

About The Position

Maximus is seeking a Senior Manager - Software Engineer, specifically a Development Manager, to lead a team supporting enterprise backend Java services and database-driven applications. This is a technical leadership role requiring a strong Java development background, with the ability to lead engineers, drive delivery, and collaborate with architects and federal stakeholders. The position is remote.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
United States Citizenship is required.
Development management or technical team leadership experience.
Strong hands-on Java development background.
Backend services and API development experience.
SQL / relational database experience.
Experience leading enterprise software development teams.
Agile software delivery experience.
Strong technical and stakeholder communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Federal government or large enterprise application experience.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and guidance to software engineers in application design, software development, and software integration.
Define key priorities for the Software Engineering practice.
Ensure Software Engineering staff follow best practices throughout the system development lifecycle.
Lead and direct employees, including hiring, performance management, and termination.
Provide leadership for application design, software engineering, and software integration.
Improve software lifecycle time by enhancing requirement quality and reducing time in design, development, and integration phases.
Manage Software Engineering staff as a shared service for multiple projects.
Ensure Software Engineers have appropriate tools, skills, and training.
Manage geographically distributed staff to maximize utilization.
Collaborate with delivery managers and product managers to support product delivery and enhancements.
Drive engineering recruiting, including attracting and retaining skilled engineers.
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
Oversee development of backend Java services and APIs.
Drive technical design, architecture, and delivery.
Manage development priorities, risks, and dependencies.
Work with architects, analysts, and operations teams.
Interface with federal customers and technical stakeholders.
Support production issue resolution and application improvements.