Senior Development Manager (Hybrid role)

SUMMARY:
Senior Development Manager (Hybrid role)

POSITION INFO:

Overview:

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Development Manager to lead our software development team within a fast-paced, agile environment. This individual will provide strategic and technical leadership, oversee the delivery of high-quality software solutions, and ensure alignment between technology initiatives and business objectives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong background in .NET full stack development and modern application architecture.

Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree advantageous).

• 10+ years’ experience in software development, including at least 3–5 years in a technical leadership or management role.

• Proven experience managing teams developing enterprise-grade applications using .NET technologies.

• Strong background in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and DevOps practices.

Technical Skills:

• Deep expertise in .NET Framework, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, and modern full stack technologies.

• Knowledge of front-end frameworks (e.g., Angular, React), and mobile-responsive design.

• Familiarity with microservices architecture, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (SQL Server, MongoDB).

• Strong understanding of software development best practices, coding standards, and testing methodologies.

• Ability to conduct code reviews, mentor senior developers, and enforce engineering discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of developers and engineers across full stack technologies.

• Drive the technical strategy and roadmap for internal and customer-facing applications.

• Work closely with product managers, business stakeholders, and other teams to define requirements and ensure successful delivery.

• Oversee project planning, sprint execution, and release cycles to ensure timely delivery.

• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, architecture, documentation, testing, and security.

• Manage resource allocation, hiring, performance reviews, and training/development for team members.

• Monitor and optimize development processes, tools, and performance metrics.

• Maintain a hands-on technical presence to guide architectural decisions and resolve complex issues.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the development team.

• Ensure software systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business goals.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strategic thinker with attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects

• High level of integrity and accountability

• Passionate about technology, mentoring, and driving team success

• Solution-oriented with a strong sense of ownership