Software Development Manager

Corgan•Dallas, TX

16h

About The Position

At Corgan, we are passionate about great design, but the best thing we build is each other. Here, you'll find camaraderie and collaboration as abundantly as curiosity and creativity. Corgan offers a welcoming, supportive environment with significant career advantages. You'll find room to grow, freedom to explore — and the safety to fail. Thank you for your interest in joining our curious, passionate, hardworking team. Corgan is actively recruiting a dynamic Software Development Manager to join our Information Technology team. This role combines technical leadership with strategic vision, focusing on modern development practices, cloud-native architectures, and AI-augmented workflows to deliver innovative solutions that drive business value. Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate to achieve outstanding results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in technical leadership roles
Proven experience managing and mentoring development teams of 5+ members
Demonstrated success driving organizational change and technical modernization
Strong track record of successful project delivery in corporate or enterprise environments
Excellence in stakeholder management and communication at all organizational levels
Expert proficiency in .NET ecosystem (C#, ASP.NET Core) and modern web development
Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (Angular, React, NextJS)
Deep expertise in Azure cloud services (App Services, Functions, Azure DevOps) or equivalent cloud platforms
Strong knowledge of modern API development (RESTful, GraphQL), microservices architecture, and containerization
Experience with DevOps tools and practices (CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, automated testing)
Advanced SQL skills and experience with both relational and NoSQL databases
Understanding of cloud security, compliance frameworks, and best practices
Familiarity with AI-powered development tools
Exceptional leadership abilities with proven success in building high-performing collaborative teams
Expert knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) with practical implementation experience
Strong understanding of software development methodologies and project portfolio management
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Strategic thinking and business acumen to align technical decisions with organizational goals
Experience in resource planning, budgeting, and project portfolio management
Strong problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making approach
Ability to balance technical debt reduction with business needs
Change management expertise to drive technology adoption and transformation
Certified SAFe® 6.0 Agilist or SAFe® 6.0 Scrum Master
Project Management Professional (PMP)
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Nice To Haves

Understanding of security best practices (OWASP) and compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC 2)
Experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including SharePoint and Power Platform
Background in enterprise system integrations (ERP, CRM, HCM, FMS)
Experience with mobile development (iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter)
Open source contribution history or active participation in developer communities

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of software developers and analysts, fostering professional growth and technical excellence
Drive successful delivery of custom web applications, data integrations, API development, system modernization projects, and mobile solutions
Champion adoption of AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, AI assistants) to increase productivity and code quality
Establish and maintain modern development standards, architectural guidelines, and best practices
Oversee and implement comprehensive DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks
Oversee the complete software development lifecycle from requirements gathering through deployment and maintenance
Lead cloud migration initiatives and optimize cloud-based applications (Azure and AWS)
Manage technical debt strategically through refactoring initiatives and modernization roadmaps
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, manage expectations, and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives
Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for complex development projects
Manage resource allocation, capacity planning, and project portfolio prioritization
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members
Identify and mitigate technical and project risks through proactive planning
Advise IT leadership on technology trends, innovation opportunities, and strategic direction
Foster a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation
Manage vendor relationships and coordinate third-party integrations
Ensure code quality through rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and security scanning
Implement metrics-driven development practices with KPIs for code quality, delivery velocity, and system reliability
Contribute code on custom web applications, integrations and API development projects