Development Manager

Tower Loan of Mississippi; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Loan of Mississippi is seeking a Development Manager to lead software engineering teams, oversee modernization of the loan management system, and ensure delivery aligns with technical and business standards.

Reporting to the CTO, you will coach Team Leads, manage schedules, and coordinate across teams to support strategic technology initiatives in Flowood, Mississippi.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of software engineering principles and system architecture.
• Experience leading multiple software teams and coordinating complex tech initiatives.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices, APIs and databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development initiatives and modernization efforts for core systems.
• Coach and develop Team Leads; drive performance and growth.
• Oversee project plans, schedules, risks, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Product Manager and Analysts to translate requirements into plans.
• Establish architecture standards and ensure secure, reliable solutions.
• Guide code reviews, testing, CI/CD, and release readiness.

Skills

C#

.NET

Leadership

Architecture

Microservices

APIs

Relational databases

SQL Server

Tools

SQL Server

Job description

We take pride in what we do! Deciding to come grow with us is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career success stories. You are the center to what we do. We would love to have you here!

The Development Manager is responsible for leading software engineering teams and overseeing the development, modernization, and delivery of Tower Loan's technology systems, including the company's internal operating system. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, this position manages technical Team Leads and provides leadership to software developers to ensure projects are completed efficiently and meet established technical and business standards. This role oversees software development practices, system architecture, software quality, resource planning, and coordination across development teams to support Tower Loan's ongoing technology initiatives.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead software development initiatives, including the modernization of Tower Loan's loan management system, ensuring projects align with established technical requirements, timelines, and business objectives.
• Manage and develop technical Team Leads, providing coaching, performance feedback, and guidance to support the effectiveness and professional growth of software development teams.
• Oversee engineering project plans, resource allocation, delivery schedules, dependencies, and potential risks, communicating significant concerns to the Chief Technology Officer.
• Collaborate with the Financial Services Product Manager and Business Analysts to translate approved business requirements into actionable development plans and priorities.
• Work with software architects and technical Team Leads to establish consistent architecture standards, system designs, development practices, and integration requirements.
• Provide technical oversight through system design evaluations, code reviews, and quality assessments to ensure applications are reliable, maintainable, and efficient.
• Guide the implementation of modern software development technologies and practices, including C#, .NET, SQL Server, microservices, APIs, and event-driven architecture.
• Ensure software development practices incorporate appropriate security controls, data protection measures, regulatory considerations, and system audit capabilities.
• Oversee development processes, including source control, automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, and release readiness.
• Establish accountability for code quality, testing standards, documentation, issue resolution, and overall team performance.
• Coordinate technical dependencies and system integrations across development teams to maintain compatibility, data accuracy, and reliable system performance.
• Support the transition from legacy applications to modern platforms, coordinating migration activities, system compatibility, and implementation readiness.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of significant technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing improvements to prevent recurring problems.
• Monitor engineering performance through development timelines, software quality, defect trends, release efficiency, and system reliability.
• Evaluate staffing needs, participate in hiring and onboarding, and support employee development, performance evaluations, and succession planning.
• Explore opportunities to improve software development processes through emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, while maintaining appropriate security and quality controls.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among development teams, Quality Assurance, Product Management, Information Technology, and external technology partners.
• Provide regular updates to the Chief Technology Officer and other stakeholders regarding project progress, technical challenges, resource needs, and development priorities.
• Ensure technical documentation, system architecture decisions, integration requirements, and operational procedures are maintained to support long-term system reliability.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, system architecture, application development, and modern programming technologies, including C# and .NET.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple software development teams, manage technical leaders, and coordinate complex technology initiatives.
• Understanding of distributed systems, microservices, APIs, event-driven architecture, and relational databases.
• Ability to evaluate technical designs, review code quality, and guide engineering decisions while delegating day-to-day development responsibilities.
• Experience managing software delivery schedules, development resources, technical priorities, and cross-team dependencies.
• Knowledge of software testing, code reviews, continuous integration and deployment, and secure development practices.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to develop employees, manage performance, and maintain team acc