Manager, Software Development

ElleVet Sciences, Inc.; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ElleVet Sciences, Inc. is hiring a Manager of Software Development in South Portland, ME. The role leads a development team, shaping the ecommerce strategy, UX, and promotions while aligning with business goals.

A strong background in PHP, Symfony/Shopware, and WordPress/WooCommerce is required to drive scalable, secure software solutions. The position offers a full-time on-site role with a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in software engineering with progressive leadership or management responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or a related field; degree preferred.
• Experience with PHP development, Symfony (Shopware), and WordPress/WooCommerce.
• Knowledge of ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite).
• Proven ability to develop and execute technology strategies including cloud infra and architecture.
• Strong budgeting, roadmap, timelines, and resource allocation skills.
• Excellent communication to convey technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align on goals, direction and long-term strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the development team.
• Contribute to strategic ecommerce plans blending sales, marketing, technology and management to enhance brand and shopping experience.
• Manage user experience: site navigation, content with marketing, checkout funnel and promotions.
• Monitor plan performance and drive changes to meet targets.
• Stay current on industry trends; ensure a modern, scalable tech stack.
• Manage third-party IT Help Desk relationships and budgets for software teams.
• Plan cybersecurity practices and make key architectural decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Strategic planning

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering

Tools

PHP

Symfony (Shopware)

WordPress/WooCommerce

NetSuite ERP

Cloudflare

Klaviyo

Figma

Job description

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Manager, Software Development

FullTime South Portland, ME, US

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

About Us

At ElleVet Sciences, we are committed to improving the lives of pets through science and innovation. As a leader in veterinary health, we are dedicated to providing effective, science-backed solutions for pets. Our mission is to combine cutting-edge science with care and compassion to create products that make a real difference.

The secret to our success is simple, and the same as our company philosophy:

Do the right thing, do what is best for animals, trust science, and always be learning.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year & 9 paid company holidays
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Employee discount on our products
• Room for internal growth
• Dog friendly office

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align on business goals, technical direction and long-term strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the development team.
• Contribute to the development of the strategic ecommerce plan; combine existing expertise in sales, marketing, technology, and management to deliver a superior brand and shopping experience for all customers.
• Manage the overall user experience, including site navigation, content development in conjunction with the marketing team, checkout funnel, and promotional campaigns.
• Closely monitor plan performance and drive any necessary changes to meet or exceed targets.
• Be knowledgeable of and report on industry trends, ensuring the company’s technology stack is modern and scalable.
• Manage third-party IT Help Desk relationship.
• Manage budgets for software development teams and allocate resources appropriately to meet project and business needs.
• Understanding cybersecurity protocols and best practices.
• Make key architectural and technical decisions for product development.

What We Are Seeking

• Demonstrated experience in software engineering, including progressive leadership or management responsibilities.
• Experience with PHP development, Symfony (Shopware), and WordPress/WooCommerce is highly desirable.
• Experience with the following technologies and platforms is a plus:
  • Cloudflare
  • Klaviyo integrations
  • Figma
• Working knowledge of NetSuite or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms.
• Proven ability to develop and execute technology strategies, including cloud infrastructure and software architecture initiatives.
• Knowledge of budget management, project roadmaps, timelines, and resource allocation across multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences through presentations, documentation, training, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and reports.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align technology initiatives with broader business objectives.
• Self-motivated, decisive, and results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and embraces innovation and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ElleVet Sciences is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.