Senior Software Development Manager

United Talent Agency • Los Angeles, CA

96d • $200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

UTA seeks a Senior Software Development Manager to lead the design, delivery, and management of innovative technology solutions that power UTA’s business operations and client-facing services. This role demands broad software development expertise—spanning multiple programming languages, modern frameworks, system architectures, database technologies, DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud platforms—combined with deep leadership and people skills. The ideal candidate brings holistic understanding of the software lifecycle (design, build, test, deploy, maintain) and leverages industry best practices and emerging technologies. Critical to the role: guiding diverse internal/external teams, managing vendors and budgets, and driving measurable ROI on development initiatives—while upholding UTA’s collaborative, values-driven culture.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience including 3+ years in a management role
• CI/CD, DevOps, and Cloud Platform experience is required
• Broad technical background: Salesforce development, AWS cloud services, GraphQL APIs, software architecture
• Working knowledge of modern programming frameworks, relational/document databases, and integration patterns
• Experience with AI-assisted or automation tool adoption is a strong plus
• Successful track record managing both internal and external development teams, as well as direct vendor and contract oversight
• Demonstrated accountability for cost estimation, resource management, and post-project ROI analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences
• Leadership style centered on mentorship, team development, and inclusivity
• Ability to thrive in a creative, fast-moving, and values-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a software development team, cultivating a culture of collaboration, learning, and professional growth
• Oversee technical direction and delivery across a variety of technologies: Salesforce, AWS, GraphQL, and AI-assisted development platforms
• Collaborate with Product, Operations, Finance, and IT to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions
• Manage and coordinate a combination of internal engineering teams and external vendor partners for quality outcomes
• Oversee vendor relationships, including contract negotiation, performance management, and alignment of partner goals
• Implement resource management processes for optimal engineering allocation across multiple projects
• Deliver accurate feature cost and time-to-market estimates, balancing capacity and business deadlines
• Track ROI for all software development initiatives, focusing on value, efficiency, and business impact
• Drive adoption of best practices in cloud architecture, system integration, and security
• Champion modern tools (GraphQL, AI-assisted coding) and foster continuous innovation and productivity
• Cascade technical strategies and project updates clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Lead engineering development through mentorship, training, and succession planning
• Serve as a culture leader—reinforcing UTA’s values of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation

Benefits

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading global entertainment companies
• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
• The opportunity to do the best work of your career
• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
• Competitive benefits and programs to support your well-being
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

What This Job Offers

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