Manager of Software Development

Job Description

Job Description

We are partnering with a client seeking a hands-on leader to oversee and elevate their software development organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a people-first leadership position while still maintaining enough technical depth to guide architecture, solve complex challenges, and support modernization efforts.

This individual will lead and grow a team of developers (approximately 20–25), focusing first on team development, coaching, and accountability , while also providing technical direction across a hybrid environment that includes both legacy systems and modern cloud-based applications.

The right person will help shape the future of application development by guiding the transition from legacy platforms (Oracle EBS) to modern solutions (Fusion), while supporting a tech stack that includes Java, Go, React, and Azure DevOps .

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of developers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Strengthen existing team leads and elevate overall team performance
• Provide architectural guidance across both legacy and modern application environments
• Support and guide cloud-native and containerized development practices
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from planning through delivery
• Step in to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges when needed
• Drive best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, and release management
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to align development efforts with organizational goals
• Manage resource planning, hiring, and performance management for the development team

• 6+ years of technical leadership and people management experience
• Proven ability to lead and scale development teams in an enterprise environment
• Strong background in modern development frameworks and tools, including: Java, React, Azure DevOps,
• Experience working across legacy systems and modern cloud platforms
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
• Experience with containerized environments (Kubernetes/AKS)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence, Git, etc.)
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills

• Exposure to Python for scripting or automation
• Experience supporting ERP transformations (Oracle EBS to Fusion or similar)
• Familiarity with ITIL or structured service management practices

This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role where you can make a meaningful impact on both team development and technology direction within a growing organization.

Direct Hire - Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without assistance

Target Pay: 195,000-210,000 (potential flex) plus bonus

medical, dental, vision, 401K