Software Development Manager at FEM

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Oversee the software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring best practices in coding, architecture, and security.
• Guide and mentor software engineers and developers to enhance technical capabilities.
• Review and approve technical designs, ensuring alignment with business and technical standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing system performance and reliability.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.

Business Alignment & Strategy

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand organizational objectives and translate them into software solutions.
• Align technology roadmaps with business goals, ensuring the delivery of scalable and future-proof solutions.
• Prioritize development tasks based on business impact and feasibility.
• Drive innovation by recommending emerging technologies that provide a competitive edge.

Third-Party & Vendor Management

• Evaluate, select, and manage third-party software vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Negotiate contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), and budgets with vendors.
• Oversee integration of third-party solutions into the company’s technology stack.
• Monitor vendor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements in vendor relationships.

Project & Resource Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute software development projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, and constraints, proactively addressing potential issues.
• Optimize resource allocation, balancing workloads across development teams.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to senior management and key stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, train, and develop top software engineering talent.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support career growth.
• Implement best practices in Agile methodologies, DevOps, and software engineering.

Preferred Technical Skills & Experience:

Foundational Technologies:

• Proficient in C# and ASP.NET (Dotnet 8 preferred).
• Experience with Entity Framework (preferably Core).
• Strong understanding of relational database fundamentals (working experience in Oracle is advantageous).
• Hands-on cloud experience (preferably Azure).
• Angular development expertise.
• Experience with state management libraries such as NGRX or NGXS.
• Strong Git experience for version control and collaboration.

Technologies & Best Practices:

• Experience with Cosmos DB.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Angular Material and SCSS for UI/UX development.
• Strong knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles.
• Familiarity with the Mediator Pattern for software architecture.
• Experience implementing Onion Architecture for scalable solutions.
• Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs.

Required Business & Leadership Skills:

Business & Communication Skills:

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to align technology with business goals.
• Experience in budgeting, cost estimation, and financial planning for software projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Vendor & Third-Party Relationship Management:

• Experience in vendor selection, contract negotiation, and service-level agreement (SLA) management.
• Ability to manage external partners, consultants, and offshore teams.
• Knowledge of third-party software integrations and licensing agreements.

Leadership & Management:

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring software development teams.
• Strong people management skills, including coaching and career development.
• Ability to foster a high-performance culture with cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in managing remote or hybrid teams is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications in Agile (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe), DevOps, or Cloud (AWS/Azure).
• 5+ years of experience in software development with at least 2-3 years in a managerial role.
• Previous experience working in fast-paced environments such as tech startups, SaaS companies, or enterprise software teams.