Manager of Software DevelopmentLocation: Fort Wayne, IN
Level: Salary
Division / Department: IT
Reporting to position: Director of Software Development
Travel: N/A
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Manager of Software Development to lead a team of approximately 10 talented Senior Software Engineers and Software Engineers. In this role, you will drive technical excellence, foster collaboration, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions that align with our strategic goals.
You will serve as both a technical leader and a people manager-empowering your team to grow, maintaining a culture of innovation and accountability, and ensuring the right balance between speed, quality, and scalability.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & People Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers, providing regular feedback, coaching, and career development guidance.
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team culture.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and goal-setting sessions.
Project & Delivery Management
- Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle-from design and development to deployment and maintenance.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and QA to ensure timely and successful delivery of software releases.
- Prioritize projects, allocate resources effectively, and manage competing demands across the team.
- Ensure technical decisions align with business objectives and long-term architecture goals.
Technical Leadership
- Provide hands-on technical guidance, code reviews, and architecture oversight as needed.
- Champion engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, automation, and CI/CD.
- Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and workflows.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to guide technical direction.
Collaboration & Communication
- Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical deliverables.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Represent the engineering team in planning sessions, roadmap discussions, and strategic initiatives.
QualificationsRequired:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of professional software development experience.
- 2+ years of experience managing or leading software engineering teams.
- Proven ability to lead teams through complex technical projects from inception to delivery.
- Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including delivery frameworks, DevOps, and cloud-based architectures.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Preferred:
- Experience leading distributed or hybrid teams.
- Hands-on experience with C#, Java, SQL, Event-driven Architecture, and cloud services.
- Prior experience in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.
- Knowledge of retail and distribution business processes.
Benefits available to you... - Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Paid time off to foster work/life balance
- Profit sharing
- Bonus Pay opportunities
- Retirement funding opportunities
- Education reimbursement
- Health club reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities
