Software Development Manager (Project Specialist)

Job Description

Notice of VacancyReference Number: DOE-026-25

Title: Software Development Manager (Project Specialist)

Range/Title Code: P98/60005

Salary: $101,707.55 - $145,265.39

Position Number: 107317

Issue Date: August 22, 2025

Closing Date: September 19, 2025

Core Hours of Operation 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Location: Trenton, New Jersey

Division: Division of Administrative Services, Office of Information Technology

DescriptionUnder the direction of an IT supervisor, the Software Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, integration, and maintenance of custom and cloud-based software applications that support agency business operations. This individual provides technical and strategic leadership to developers, ensures adherence to best practices in secure coding and DevOps, and works collaboratively across program offices to deliver high-quality technology solutions.

The Software Development Manager will manage the full software development lifecycle and be responsible for establishing coding standards, optimizing DevOps workflows, and supporting the modernization of critical systems. The candidate will play a key role in guiding architectural decisions, prioritizing development work, and aligning platforms such as Salesforce, AWS, and other cloud-based tools to the Department’s enterprise technology strategy.

This position is housed within the Office of Information Technology, which provides technical leadership, innovation, and support across the Department. The Software Development Manager will support enterprise-level applications that serve educators, districts, internal staff, and the public through modernization and integration efforts.

RequirementsEducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.ExperienceMinimum of 10 years of software development experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.Preferred Education/ExperienceHands-on experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and cloud-native tools.

Proficiency in overseeing software engineering across multiple languages/frameworks and integration models (REST APIs, message queues, etc.).

Experience establishing DevOps pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Copado.

Familiarity with security-first development practices, cloud infrastructure, and Agile delivery methodologies.

Salesforce Platform Developer and AWS Cloud Practitioner certifications are a plus.

Employee BenefitsAs a NJ State Department, NJDOE offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pension

• Deferred Compensation

• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Tuition Reimbursement*

• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

• 13 paid holidays

• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)

• Telework*

• Alternate Work Week Program*

*Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Open to the FollowingIn accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.

Interested candidates may apply via: Authorization to WorkSelected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.

SAME ApplicantsIf you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email:, or call the Civil Service Commission at, option 3.

EOE/AA StatementThe New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affirmative Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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