IT Development Manager

Ledgent Technology; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 130.000 - 175.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ledgent Technology is seeking a Development Manager in San Diego, CA to lead a software development team responsible for designing, building, testing, and supporting critical business applications in an Agile, SDLC-driven environment.

You will supervise developers, establish coding standards, manage project delivery, and partner with business stakeholders to align technology initiatives with strategic goals.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in IS, CS, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of software development experience, preferably in financial services.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience overseeing technical teams.
• 5 years of experience developing within the Symitar platform.
• Strong experience programming in PowerOn.
• Experience leading code reviews, testing, and development best practices.
• Experience in Agile development environments.
• Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead, mentor, and develop software teams.
• Oversee design, development, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Establish coding standards and QA processes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align development with goals.
• Manage multiple projects and resources.
• Ensure SDLC adherence and change management.
• Support CAB activities and deployment risk assessment.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Agile/Scrum

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

PowerOn

Symitar

AIX

.NET development

OpCon

Jobbeschreibung

Role: Development Manager

Location: San Diego, CA

Compensation: $130,000 – $175,000 Base Salary

Position Type: Direct Hire, Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote after successful completion of 90-day onsite training period)

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead a team responsible for the design, development, testing, and support of critical business applications. This role will oversee software development resources, establish coding standards and development best practices, ensure software quality, and partner closely with business stakeholders to deliver strategic technology initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership experience and a background managing application development teams in an Agile environment. This individual will be responsible for driving project delivery, managing development service levels, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software developers and technical professionals.

• Manage performance, coaching, career development, and ongoing employee growth.

• Create a positive, collaborative environment focused on accountability and high performance.

• Allocate resources and workloads to ensure project priorities and deadlines are met.

• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to align development efforts with organizational goals.

Software Development & Delivery

• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of custom software solutions.

• Establish and enforce development standards, coding best practices, and quality assurance processes.

• Review technical designs, code quality, testing strategies, and software architecture.

• Coordinate internal testing efforts and ensure successful project execution.

• Manage development timelines, monitor progress, and proactively address project risks.

• Ensure adherence to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and formal change management procedures.

• Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) activities, evaluating deployment risks and business impacts.

Technical Oversight

• Provide technical leadership for custom applications and core business systems.

• Evaluate project requests for technical feasibility, scope, and effort estimates.

• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex application issues.

• Coordinate after-hours support for custom applications as needed.

• Stay current on technology enhancements, programming features, and platform releases.

• Identify opportunities to improve application performance, functionality, and scalability.

Agile & Project Management

• Participate in and support Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, priorities, and project deliverables.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects involving internal teams and third-party resources.

• Monitor development service levels and ensure successful project delivery.

• Track development metrics and continuously improve team efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.

• 7 years of software development experience, preferably within a financial services or regulated environment.

• 3 years of leadership or management experience overseeing technical teams.

• 5 years of experience developing within the Symitar platform.

• Strong experience programming in PowerOn.

• Experience leading code reviews, software testing, and development best practices.

• Experience working within Agile development environments.

• Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PowerOn2 experience.

• AIX experience.

• Microsoft .NET development experience.

• Scrum Master Certification.

• Experience with OpCon and automation/scripting tools.

• Experience supporting core banking or financial institution platforms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.