Brasfield & Gorrie LLC

IT Manager - Software Engineering

Brasfield & Gorrie LLC • $110K — $130K *
Birmingham, AL 35242In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent software development experience
  • 5+ years managing a software engineering team
  • Hands-on experience in modern programming languages (C#, Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and DevOps practices
  • Knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and relevant tools (Azure DevOps, Jira)
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills to develop engineers
  • Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire employee lifecycle for the software development team in collaboration with the IT Director
  • Mentor and develop software engineers, fostering a culture of trust and continuous learning
  • Oversee in-house software development, including quality and timeline management
  • Lead agile practices, facilitating scrum ceremonies and promoting team autonomy
  • Collaborate with Product Owners on project planning, backlog prioritization, and requirement definitions
  • Set clear goals for projects and track progress effectively
  • Engage with stakeholders to deliver technology solutions that enhance efficiency and service quality

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic environment that values team autonomy and growth
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies and best practices in software development
  • Opportunity to influence software development processes and standards
  • Access to professional development and mentoring opportunities
  • Potential for occasional travel to diverse project sites
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Own the full employee lifecycle for the software development team, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, development, performance evaluation, and retention, in partnership with the IT Director.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop software engineers at all levels, building a team culture of trust, accountability, shared ownership, and continuous learning.
  • Own the management of in-house software development, including scope, quality, and timelines, and coordinate outside consulting resources as needed.
  • Lead agile development practices, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, with a focus on team autonomy and sustainable delivery.
  • Partner with Product Owners on roadmap planning, backlog prioritization, and requirements definition, serving as the engineering voice on technical constraints, capacity, and trade-offs.
  • Lead team planning sessions and set clear, measurable goals for projects and initiatives, driving progress tracking and status reporting.
  • Partner with corporate stakeholders and end users to understand business needs and lead the delivery of technology solutions that improve service, satisfaction, and efficiency.
  • Engage with engineers on system architecture and design decisions, lead design reviews, and own the technical standards and patterns used across the team.
  • Own the quality of software delivered by the team, establishing standards, code review processes, and testing practices.
  • Lead the response to production issues, coordinating triage, driving resolution, communicating status to stakeholders, and ensuring post-incident reviews drive improvements.
  • Define and track key quality and reliability metrics for in-house systems, using them to guide team priorities and report performance to IT leadership.
  • Collaborate with IT leadership to ensure the security, integrity, availability, and privacy of information systems, and lead team adoption of IT policies, procedures, and system standards.
  • Co-own financial management of the software development area alongside the IT Director, including purchasing, budgeting, budget review, and software vendor contract negotiation and evaluation.
  • Stay current on emerging technologies and translate research into actionable recommendations for the team and IT leadership.

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor degree in computer science, information systems, or related technical field; Or related software development experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a team of software engineers
  • Hands-on software development background required; proficiency in one or more modern languages (C#, Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript) preferred
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern DevOps practices preferred
  • Working knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira
  • Proven leadership ability with particular focus on mentoring, developing, and motivating engineers
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize resources across competing demands
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
  • Relevant certifications (PMP, SAFe, or cloud certifications) a plus
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites or branch offices; estimated less than 10%


The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Brasfield & Gorrie LLC

Brasfield & Gorrie is a construction company that provides general contracting, design-build, and construction management services. The company serves a variety of industries, including healthcare, commercial, education, and industrial. Brasfield & Gorrie has completed projects across the United States and has been recognized for its safety record and sustainability efforts. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
Learn more about Brasfield & Gorrie LLC
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1964
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