Software Development Manager

Evolver Federal

1d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Software Development Manager to lead and support multiple software development teams delivering high-value solutions for our federal health IT customer. This role is focused on people leadership, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration-ensuring teams are well-supported, engaged, and aligned with business priorities.
The ideal candidate has proven experience managing multiple teams, guiding technical conversations without needing to "be the coder," and fostering an environment where developers, business owners, and technical partners work together effectively.

Requirements

• 12 years of professional IT experience, with at least 5+ years in software engineering team management.
• 5 years of experience managing multiple distributed Agile teams (remote team management experience strongly preferred).
• 5 years of experience mentoring, coaching, and developing technical staff.
• 5 years in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot and AWS hosting/monitoring (not required to code, but able to guide).
• 5 Years of experience in software engineering principles, Agile methodologies, and SDLC.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with federal health IT programs and regulations.
• Experience engaging with technical teams (DevOps, Security, Cloud, Infrastructure) in an oversight or collaborative capacity.
• Understanding of DevOps practices.
• SAFe or other scaled Agile framework experience.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in a government contracting environment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct management to multiple software developers across teams.
• Conduct regular 1:1s and team meetings to mentor, coach, and guide professional growth.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure teams are empowered to bring forward new ideas and solutions.
• Monitor team health, morale, and performance, and proactively address challenges.
• Actively participate in and support multiple Scrum teams, attending sprint ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews).
• Partner with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to ensure smooth sprint execution and delivery alignment.
• Prioritize and sequence work across teams in collaboration with business owners and project managers.
• Champion best practices in Agile delivery, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and DevOps collaboration.
• Serve as liaison between development teams, government business owners, project management, and technical groups (e.g., security, DevOps, infrastructure).
• Help business stakeholders refine priorities and make informed decisions with technical input.
• Translate business goals into actionable plans for development teams.
• Communicate team progress, risks, dependencies, and issues clearly to leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical leads and architects to ensure teams align with enterprise standards and architectural direction.
• Stay informed on industry trends and federal health IT initiatives to help guide strategic planning.
• Ensure that development, DevOps, and security considerations are well-integrated into delivery.

Benefits

• Evolver Federal offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed