Software Development Manager

Perseus Group, Constellation Software

23h•$157,500 - $192,500•Remote

About The Position

Optimal Blue is hiring a Software Development Manager to lead the teams building modern evolving front-end technologies to deliver best in class user experiences in the mortgage technology space. In addition, this role offers a rare opportunity of the intersection of LOS platforms, modern integration architecture, and cutting‑edge front‑end engineering, shaping the future of how lenders originate and execute loans at scale. In this role, you will design and develop Azure-hosted services and APIs on a Microsoft technical stack, overseeing a team of developers, quality assurance engineers, and business analysts to expand our industry-leading API marketplace platform. You will take ownership of creating new offerings and enhancing existing solutions that drive efficiencies in the mortgage technology space. Supporting clients with complex workflows, your work will directly influence platform adoption and growth. We leverage best-in-class software tools and practice agile processes to accelerate speed-to-market through transparency, automation, and repeatability. We are targeting a salary range between $160K- 175K USD base pay plus annual profit-sharing bonus for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience
Typically requires (15) or more years of application development experience and one (1) or more years of experience in a lead role and/or directly supervising others
Strong hands‑on experience with Angular (12+) and modern Angular ecosystem tooling
Experience working with cutting‑edge front‑end technologies, patterns, and frameworks, including: Component‑driven architecture, Advanced state management and, Modular and micro‑frontend‑friendly designs
Proficiency in TypeScript, modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS/SCSS
Experience building high‑performance, responsive, and accessible enterprise web applications
Deep familiarity with integrating front‑end applications with RESTful APIs and backend services
Experience with front‑end CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and performance monitoring
Ability to guide teams through front‑end architectural decisions with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and long‑term evolution
Experience creating and deploying software to Azure cloud-based platforms
Experience developing highly scalable SaaS offerings
Experience with Microsoft technologies, .NET, ASP.NET, Web API, SQL Server
Experience developing web applications and web services (REST/SOAP)
Strong software development experience (full stack)

Nice To Haves

Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery of software
Knowledge of designing, coding, testing and debugging skills (Unit testing, automated testing, MS Tests, NUnit, xUnit etc.)
Demonstrated track record of delivering multiple complex projects on time and within budget
Extensive knowledge of version and revision control practices and procedures
Excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
Ability to develop partnership-oriented relationships with business executives and functional leaders, especially as it relates to operations and technology
Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment with focus on timeliness, documentation, and communication with peers and business users alike
Experience with project management and conflict resolution
Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in and/or outside the organization.
Results oriented, business focused, and successful at interfacing across multiple organizational units

Responsibilities

Coordinates systems analysis and applications development activities through direct and indirect staff.
Partner with business and technology leadership to define, prioritize and achieve strategic objectives related to approved application development projects and platforms.
Identify opportunities to deliver business value through business process improvement, organizational change and/or technology integration.
Analyze project risks, costs, and benefits and make relevant recommendations to business and technology leadership team.
Manage end-to-end application scoping, sizing, estimating, analyzing cross-impacts, planning, development, implementation and post implementation maintenance and support.
Directs development teams in the areas of scheduling, technical direction, future planning and standard development practices.
Coordinate and manage remote team members both onshore and offshore
Participates in budgeting and capital equipment processes and quality improvement activities for the development organization.
Implement best practices to ensure that all core IT functions are fully documented, supportable, and in compliance with applicable regulations.
Ensure systems are kept at current software levels and evaluate the costs/benefits of upgrades for applications.
Coordinate the formal functional and performance testing processes.
Develop processes and tools that encourage continuous performance improvements.
Regularly communicate the status of application development to all impacted stakeholders, set expectations and manage team members.
Performs other related duties as assigned.