Software Development Manager

This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to integrate applications with our Databricks Data Lakehouse for data-driven functionality. The ideal candidate will have experience managing small, agile teams and a passion for delivering scalable, reliable software tailored to internal needs.What you will doOversee the end-to-end development of in-house web, mobile, and Windows applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements.Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including agile methodologies, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelinesEnsure applications are secure, scalable, and optimized for performance and maintainabilityCollaborate with data teams to integrate in-house applications with the Databricks Data Lakehouse, leveraging APIs, Spark, or Delta Lake for data access and analyticsSet clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching to ensure team successCoordinate team workflows, ensuring effective communication and alignment on project prioritiesDefine project scopes, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of internal applicationsManage technical debt, prioritize feature development, and balance immediate business needs with long-term system improvementsWork closely with business units, BI teams, and data analysts to understand requirements and ensure applications meet internal user needsCommunicate project progress and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including leadershipImplement tools and processes to enhance development efficiency, such as automated testing, version control, or DevOps practicesStay updated on industry trends and Databricks capabilities to improve application functionality and development workflowsCandidate ProfileSkills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field highly preferred.7+ years of software development experience3+ years in a leadership or management roleExperience managing small, agile teams of developers working on web, mobile, and/or Windows applicationsProficiency in programming languages such as...