Software Development Manager

Software Development Manager

Alluxa is a technology company that provides specialized optical filters and thin-film precision coatings for the most challenging applications in the industrial technology, life sciences, and semiconductor markets. The company's products are developed through a proprietary coating process using state-of-the-art, advanced equipment. Alluxa partners with customers across major end markets to provide customized, complex precision coating solutions through Alluxa's specialized technology platform and proprietary processes.

The Software Development Manager is responsible for leading the design, development, implementation, integration, and support of business-critical software applications, databases, system integrations, and manufacturing technologies that support Alluxa's manufacturing and business operations. Under general direction of the department Director, this role serves as both a people leader and senior technical contributor, providing direction, coaching, and performance management for the software development team while remaining actively involved in software architecture, application development, database administration, and technical problem solving. A significant focus of the role is supporting and enhancing the company's Manufacturing Execution System (MES), custom web applications, databases, and production-critical systems. This is a hands-on managerial role requiring strong technical capabilities and the ability to actively contribute to software development, database design, troubleshooting, and system support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, develop, and manage a team of software developers, providing coaching, performance feedback, goal setting, and career development support.
• Establish team priorities, assign work, manage resources, and ensure successful delivery of software development projects and operational support activities.
• Remain actively involved in the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of software applications, databases, integrations, and manufacturing systems.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership for the company's Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and related production-critical software platforms.
• Collaborate with department Director and cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and technology-enabled solutions.
• Own software solutions throughout the full development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architecture, design, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and support.
• Design and oversee scalable application architectures and integration strategies that support long-term business growth and operational reliability.
• Lead technical reviews, code reviews, architectural discussions, and solution design activities.
• Support the design, administration, optimization, security, and maintenance of relational databases, data models, stored procedures, queries, reporting tools, and integrations.
• Drive adoption of development standards, source control practices, documentation standards, testing methodologies, security controls, and code quality expectations.
• Manage project planning, prioritization, status reporting, risk mitigation, and resource allocation for the software development team.
• Provide escalation support for complex production issues and coordinate timely resolution of software, application, database, and integration-related problems.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure software solutions effectively support business and production objectives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend technical solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, scalability, and user experience.
• Develop and maintain technical roadmaps that align with organizational goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 8+ years of progressive software development experience supporting complex business and manufacturing environments.
• 2+ years of leadership experience, including direct people management, project leadership, or mentoring responsibilities.
• Strong hands-on experience developing, enhancing, and supporting web applications using Apache Grails, Groovy, and/or comparable full-stack web application frameworks.
• Strong experience with SQL schema design, relational database architecture, stored procedure development, query optimization, ORM frameworks, and database administration.
• Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or other production-critical manufacturing software platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams while remaining actively engaged in software development and support activities.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound technical and business decisions.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts, provide constructive guidance, and communicate data-driven insights.
• This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls. Any job offer may be contingent upon the applicant's ability to meet applicable export control requirements.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience leading software development teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with cloud technologies, application modernization initiatives, and systems integration architecture.
• Experience establishing development standards, SDLC processes, and software quality practices.
• Experience managing strategic technology initiatives and technical roadmaps

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions:

• Work within an office environment
• Will sit 80% of time / stand 20% of time depending on job assignment.
• Must be able to lift and/or move 15 pounds of weight on occasion.
• Clarity of vision to see close and mid-range.
• Temperature is moderate within the work environment.
• The noise level in the office/manufacturing environment is moderate but occasionally can be loud.
• The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO and Culture Statement:

Alluxa is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including the background, education, training, and experience required, as well as geographic considerations such as cost of labor, and applicable local and state laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. The hiring range for this position is typically $154,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually. Actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Enpro offers a range of benefits including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplemental insurance options.