Dayton Freight Lines

Overview

The Software Development Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, mentor and coach Software Development Engineers at different levels of experience
• Work with architecture personnel, development team members and key stakeholders in developing solutions and roadmaps
• Interface with internal / external customer to understand requirements and help set priorities
• Manage and execute against solutions and roadmaps created
• Own all operational metrics and support metrics for teams' software
• Utilizes independent judgement to drive improvements in team / development processes
• Review team member performances / formal review
• Work with the development team to create and maintain the standards by which the development team will operate. This includes, but not limited to, coding/design, testing/QA and implementation standards
• Exercise discretion to provide scheduled training and technologic/process advancement opportunities to team members
• Provide leadership by clearly communicating goals and objectives; providing support and structure keeping teams focused; encourage open discussion of issues; being an advocate for the team, department and company

Qualifications

• Leadership experience required (leadership of software development team preferred)
• 5-7 years of relevant experience
• B.S. in CS/MIS/Related
• Positive team oriented attitude
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for learning and continuous improvement

Experience with the following technologies/methodologies a plus:

• SQL
• Node.JS
• Microsoft SQL Server
• React
• Typescript
• NestJS

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Fast-paced work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• Hybrid is preferred for this position.