Manager, Innovation Software Development

Frontdoor, Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 124,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Matching 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Manager, Innovation Software Development. This role involves defining and managing innovation projects, enhancing software solutions, and leading a team of developers. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and at least 5 years of software development experience, including supervisory roles. The position offers a salary between $124k and $154k, along with comprehensive benefits including health and financial support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience required.
• 1+ year supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop innovation initiatives and projects.
• Coordinate with IT architecture for compatibility needs.
• Consult internally to identify customer needs and project objectives.
• Manage innovation projects from design through testing.
• Prioritize and track project progress.
• Plan infrastructure improvement projects.
• Manage a team of developers and vendors.

Skills

Passion for researching technology solutions

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Job description

Overview

Frontdoor is reimagining how homeowners maintain and repair their most valuable asset – their home. As the parent company of two leading brands, we bring over 50 years of experience in providing our members with comprehensive options to protect their homes from costly and unexpected breakdowns through our extensive network of pre‑qualified professional contractors. American Home Shield, the category leader in home service plans with approximately two million members, gives homeowners budget protection and convenience, covering up to 23 essential home systems and appliances. Frontdoor is a cutting‑edge, one‑stop app for home repair and maintenance. Enabled by our Streem technology, the app empowers homeowners by connecting them in real time through video chat with pre‑qualified experts to diagnose and solve their problems. The Frontdoor app also offers homeowners a range of other benefits including DIY tips, discounts and more. For more information about American Home Shield and Frontdoor, please visit frontdoorhome.com .

Responsibilities

Summary: As the Manager, Innovation Software Development, you will be responsible for helping to define how innovation initiatives will be developed and built, and actively participate in ideating new ideas. You will analyze, design, and develop software enhancements and new modules that support future technology enhancements with pathway to integrate with legacy systems if needed. You will also manage the development of innovation projects from initial design through prototyping, testing and completion.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in ideation around innovation initiatives, including researching various technology solutions/vendors to identify the best pathway to delivery of products.
• Responsible for the coordination of and planning with the company’s information technology architecture to identify future compatibility needs.
• Consult with internal departments to identify customer needs where applicable and include in project objectives. Provide support regarding product development to internal departments.
• Manage innovation project from initial design through testing while providing strategic management direction. Provide early insights around modifications that would be required within existing applications, systems architecture, network systems, and applications infrastructure. Review system requirements and business processes; code, test, debug, and implement software solutions.
• Prioritize, plan, and track project progress.
• Involved in direct planning of long and short term infrastructure improvement projects, including design, budgeting, and implementation.
• Manage team of developers, 3rd‑party vendors/schools, and interns to achieve diverse objectives in replicable, scalable ways.
• May include other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Licensure and Professional Certification requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.

Minimum Experience required:

5+ years of software development experience required, including 1+ year supervisory experience

Required Skills:

• Passion for researching, testing, and building leading edge technology solutions
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly react to changes in priorities or solution designs

Other/State Specific

This role pays between $124k to $154k, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, responsibilities, experience, and location.

At Frontdoor certain roles are eligible for additional rewards and incentives. Speak directly to your recruiter to learn more.

Our approach to benefits is holistic, and includes health, wellbeing and financial components including: insurance for medical/pharmacy, dental, vision, life, and disability, weight loss and smoking cessation programs, matching 401(k) and ability to participate in our employee stock purchase plan.

Job Locations: US