We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on
Development Manager to lead and scale our Syncrofy engineering team. This is a unique opportunity for someone who likes to lead, build teams and operates at an
architect level, while still actively contributing to code and driving execution.
You will own the development process, technical direction, system health, and delivery of roadmap initiatives, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup or small company environment, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and is passionate about building both products and teams.
We are especially excited about candidates who embrace AI and are eager to integrate it into both engineering workflows and product innovation.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage the development team setting development standards while remaining deeply hands-on in coding and architecture
- Own the end-to-end development lifecycle, from design through delivery and iteration
- Drive execution of product roadmap items, ensuring timely and high-quality releases
- Oversee ongoing system maintenance, stability, and performance, including:
- Bug fixes and issue resolution
- Continuous improvements and enhancements
- Proactive monitoring and technical debt management
- Define and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and development processes
- Architect scalable, reliable, and secure systems
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, leadership, and stakeholders
- Mentor and grow engineers, fostering a culture of ownership and technical excellence
- Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to support:
- Proof of Concepts (POCs)
- Proofs of Technology (POTs)
- Technical validation and solution design efforts
- Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI in:
- Development productivity (e.g., tooling, automation)
- Product capabilities and innovation
Required Qualifications- Proven experience in a Development Manager, Tech Lead, or Principal/Staff Engineer role
- Strong hands-on coding experience and ability to contribute regularly to the codebase
- Architect-level understanding of distributed systems and modern application design
- Expertise in:
- Java & JavaScript
- Docker & Kubernetes
- Linux
- MongoDB
- ElasticSearch (ELK)
- ArangoDB
- DevOps and CI/CD
- AI and Automation
- Experience owning and delivering complex technical projects end-to-end
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and/or Supply Chain systems
- Background in startup or high-growth environments
- Experience integrating or working with AI/ML tools and technologies
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (IBM Cloud, AWS, GCP, or Azure)
What We're Looking For- A builder and leader who is equally comfortable writing code and leading a team
- Someone who takes full ownership of development outcomes, including system reliability and continuous improvement
- A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- A technologist who is excited about the future of AI in software development and products
Position is 100% Remote role, US based .Additional informationCome experience our spirited culture and work with a smart, dedicated and high-energy team in a stable and fast-growing company! Here is a small sample of our benefits and perks we offer:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance with generous employer contribution
- Matching 401(k) - $$$$
- Generous PTO Policy
- Wellness Program
- Virtual Events - games, trivia, competitions
