Software Development Manager

TaxSlayer•Augusta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Development Manager is responsible for leading and supporting an engineering team that delivers critical capabilities for TaxSlayer�s products. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and process ownership to ensure reliable delivery, strong engineering standards, and continuous improvement. The Software Development Manager works closely with cross - functional partners to align execution with organizational priorities and business objectives.

Requirements

Consistent on-time delivery of committed sprint and release objectives
High code quality demonstrated by low defect rates, strong test coverage, and system stability
Improved team engagement, retention, and individual skill growth
Effective cross functional collaboration as reflected in stakeholder feedback
Reduction of security vulnerabilities and operational incidents
Alignment of engineering output with business priorities and customer outcomes
Strong expertise in modern full-stack development, including C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
Experience with frontend frameworks such as React or Angular
Solid understanding of relational databases (SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL) and familiarity with non-relational databases (e.g., Redis)
Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git, Azure DevOps), and DevOps technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Deep understanding of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, and software architecture
Demonstrated ability to lead teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to balance technical decision-making with people leadership and business priorities
Bachelor�s degree in Computer Science , Software Engineering , or equivalent experience.
7+ years of professional software development experience
2+ years of experience leading or managing software engineering teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services or tax software domains.
Familiarity with domain-driven design .
Knowledge of modern state management principles.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable software solutions through effective prioritization, technical guidance, and performance management.
Partner with Product, Design, Architecture, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable technical plans
Provide technical guidance and architectural oversight across full-stack systems using modern frameworks and cloud-native technologies
Ensure consistent delivery through agile best practices including sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and release management
Promote and enforce engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and secure development standards
Identify and mitigate technical, delivery, and resourcing risks
Support hiring, onboarding, and team capacity planning in alignment with organizational needs
Other duties as assigned