Manager of Software Development

Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MSRB seeks a hands-on Manager of Software Development to lead a team of developers and QA engineers, providing technical leadership across AWS cloud-native solutions, CI/CD workflows, and architecture standards. The role emphasizes software quality and regulatory compliance.

This hybrid Washington, DC position requires in-office presence three days per week and offers a base salary in the $175k–$190k range plus up to 10% bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience across the software lifecycle.
• 4+ years of experience with Agile methodologies.
• Hands-on AWS serverless development with Python and several AWS services (Next.js, App Runner, AppSync, API Gateway, CodePipeline).
• Experience leading or managing software development teams preferred.
• Strong understanding of software development practices, architecture, CI/CD, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop application development and QA staff, including recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and workload planning.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership for design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of MSRB applications and integrations.
• Develop and support AWS serverless applications using Python, Next.js, App Runner, AppSync, API Gateway, CodePipeline, and other AWS services.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD processes with automated deployments and development practices.
• Establish and maintain software development standards, policies, procedures, and quality practices.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture to apply architecture principles across systems.
• Monitor development KPIs related to quality, complexity, performance, and delivery; identify improvements.
• Evaluate development practices and technologies; recommend training and future needs.
• Support application upgrades, licensing compliance, troubleshooting, and after-hours support.

Skills

Agile

AWS

Python

Team leadership

CI/CD

Software architecture

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Tools

Next.js

App Runner

AppSync

API Gateway

CodePipeline

Job description

• Location 1300 I Street Northwest,SUITE 1000,Washington, DC, 20005,United States
• Base Pay $175,000.00 - $190,000.00 / Year
• Other Compensation Up to 10% of annual base salary
• Job Category Technology
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT - Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

Description

The MSRB is seeking a hands-on Manager of Software Development to lead a team of application developers and quality assurance engineers while actively contributing to software design and development. This role provides technical leadership across custom applications, off-the-shelf solutions, and cloud services, with a strong focus on AWS cloud-native development, software quality, CI/CD, and architecture standards. The manager will lead the team, support employee growth, maintain and improve existing applications, and ensure development practices align with MSRB policies, enterprise architecture standards, technology delivery processes, and Regulation SCI requirements. This position is a hybrid role, requiring an in-office presence in Washington, DC three times per week .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop application development and QA staff, including recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and workload planning.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership for the design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of MSRB applications and integrations.
• Develop and support AWS serverless applications using Python, Next.js, App Runner, AppSync, API Gateway, CodePipeline, and other AWS services.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD processes with a focus on automated application deployments and consistent development practices.
• Establish and maintain software development standards, policies, procedures, and quality practices.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture to apply approved architecture principles and patterns across new and existing systems.
• Monitor development KPIs related to software quality, complexity, performance, and delivery, and use results to identify improvements.
• Evaluate development practices, technologies, and team capabilities and recommend improvements, training, and future technology needs.
• Support application upgrades, licensing compliance, technical troubleshooting, and non-business-hours support when needed.
• Work with consultants and internal and external subject matter experts to evaluate and implement technology solutions.
• Support compliance with Regulation SCI and other applicable technology requirements.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience across the software and application development lifecycle.
• 4+ years of experience working with Agile software development methodologies.
• Hands-on development experience with AWS serverless applications and services, including Python and several of the following: Next.js, App Runner, AppSync, API Gateway, and CodePipeline.
• Experience leading or managing software development teams is preferred.
• Strong understanding of software development practices, application architecture, CI/CD, and software quality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams and business users.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, organize work, make decisions, and lead projects with limited supervision.
• Experience supporting production applications outside normal business hours.
• AWS certification is preferred.

Preferred Technical Experience

Listed above is targeted salary range for a new hire into this role. Final compensation decisions will be based upon a candidate’s relevant skills and experience.

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees’ overall mental and physical health and wellness. We aim to empower our employees with the resources they need to achieve a successful work life integration. For a comprehensive list of our benefits

OUR VALUES

We consider how you do your job as important as what you do, and we live our values daily.

Integrity

Honesty and consistency are core to our values, and we believe that all individuals should be treated with respect, regardless of position. We strive to create a culture of innovation, purpose and inclusion among our most important stakeholders, our colleagues.

Teamwork

We feel safe to express our ideas and enthusiastically collaborate to achieve common goals, while reaping the rewards as a team. Exhibiting personal drive and resilience, even in challenging circumstances, is core to our culture.

Trust

We believe in the reliability, competency, and honesty of our colleagues. The confidence in our relationship with others is the groundwork for how we interact and build on those relationships.

Strive for Excellence

We care about making a difference. We contribute our time, talent and creativity to deliver innovative, high-quality and impactful work for the investors, communities and professionals that count on a fair and efficient municipal market. In service to our mission, we strive to build our knowledge, develop our skills and overcome obstacles.