Software Development Manager (Remote)

Job Description

Job Summary:

Avenu Records is a sophisticated Records Management application designed for counties of different sizes and needs. Avenu is currently searching for a Software Development Manager to oversee the engineering efforts for Avenu Records. The selected candidate will oversee the engineering strategy and timely software delivery and direct a skilled team of engineers toward efficient development processes and superior-quality results. Responsibilities include managing resources and priorities in alignment with organizational objectives, implementing industry best practices, and promoting teamwork and cooperation within the group. As the Software Development Manager at Avenu, you will be pivotal in driving significant industry change through cutting-edge technology and exceptional user experiences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Software Engineering (65%)

Responsible for the design, architecture, and successful implementation of feature functionality.

Write efficient, scalable, and maintainable front-end and back-end development code. Ensuring coding standards are followed, and performance and security standards are met.

Integrate new features with third-party systems, implementing seamless interaction between front-end, back-end, and database while protecting existing functionality.

Work with the team to translate client requirements into technical specifications, design software architecture, and suggest alternative ideas.

Accountable for delivery according to agreed-upon timelines and budgetary constraints.

Team Management, Product Engagement, and Industry/Customer Engagement (35%)

Work with the Product Manager, Product Owner, and UX Designer to ensure the most optimal approach is chosen to satisfy customer-stated requirements while adding value to the product long-term.

Effectively manage a cross-functional team of 10-20 engineers by setting performance expectations, monitoring the performance, and providing technical guidance and coaching.

Promote a high-performing culture and implement a strategy to attract, retain, develop, and motivate the team through purposeful leadership and fostering an inclusive culture.

Collaborate with multiple technology groups and vendors to ensure that the application, integrations, infrastructure, and architectures are designed to meet evolving business requirements and the reliability, scalability, performance, and availability standards that align with the organization’s technology roadmap.

Build and maintain an in-depth working relationship with technology partners, management, and business stakeholders, and partner with them to help drive the department's strategy.

Communicate vision, values, and business strategy.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology with an emphasis in software development or another related field. A combination of education and experience may meet the qualifications.

5+ years of experience leading an engineering team.

8+ years of experience in object-oriented programming.

Experience with making software, system, or business architecture decisions.

Experience with web-based and microservices architectures.

Experience in managing large technology projects and building complex solutions.

Experience in the State, Local, and Federal markets (nice to have).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Understanding object-oriented design and design patterns, microservices architecture and high performance, and multi-threading techniques.

Practical experience in agile delivery with a deep understanding of core agile concepts and practices.

Experience with the following:

Agile: Azure DevOps, Jira

Languages: .NET Core, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Karate, HTML/CSS

Front-End tools/frameworks: Angular

Databases: SQL Server, MongoDB, Redis

Other tools/frameworks: API Management, BoldReports, LeadTools, Elastic ELK

Standards: JSON, REST APIs, Swagger

DevOps: Azure DevOps, GitHub, Azure Pipelines, Terraform, Docker

Testing: Selenium, JMeter, AxeTools, Veracode

Cloud: Azure

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as the employee works in an office setting, at an individual workstation, using telephone and computer

Physical Demands:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for most of the day

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a printer/copy machine

This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office

The person in this position frequently communicates via telephone

Avenu Summary:

Avenu provides local governments with ways to achieve more predictable revenue that supports growth, fuels modernization and ensures compliance with mandated but underfunded programs. Avenu’s revenue enhancement and administrative solutions find and recover license, permit and other taxes that cities and counties struggle to collect. The insights and improved fiscal posture enables governments to deliver expected services and sustain a high quality of life for residents.

Avenu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for a position will be made without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, and age.