Senior Software Development Lead — Civic Tech, AI‑Driven Impact

CivicPlus

United States

On-site

USD 145,000 - 225,000

Full time

3 days ago

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401(k) plan

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

CivicPlus is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Development to lead multiple technology teams. You will drive product development transforming citizen-government interactions and ensure high production quality.

You will partner with senior leaders to shape technical direction, roadmap, and long-term outcomes while mentoring engineers and growing high-performing teams. This role emphasizes AI-enabled improvements and enterprise-scale software practices.

Qualifications

Strong background in software engineering with a focus on high quality, performant software and enterprise-level projects.
Degree in Computer Science or related field.
7+ years of experience in software development.
Strong leadership and analytical skills.
Good understanding of software development in an agile environment.
Commitment to continuous personal and team growth through training and personal development.
Excellent communication skills, transparency, honesty, and a collaborative mindset.
AI-forward mindset with a demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, and work quality.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use AI tools to enhance productivity and outcomes.

Responsibilities

Promote Innovation and Collaboration: Develop and maintain an environment that fosters innovation and collaboration across teams and departments, ensuring high standards in product effectiveness and quality.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with company leaders to develop long-term business plans and drive department strategies that align with company goals.
Relationship Building: Build relationships with aligned leaders to drive collaboration, trust, and coordination on projects and processes.
Efficiency and Standardization: Collaborate with technology leaders to champion efforts for reuse, standardization, and efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
Team Development: Lead the recruitment, hiring, and training of staff, focusing on building a strong team skilled in developing high-quality, performant software.
Architectural Partnership: Partner with teams, architects, and other technical leaders on application architecture, ensuring adherence to enterprise architecture strategies.
Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentoring for development teams, staying engaged with team metrics and project progress, and understanding high-level architecture and deployment pipelines.
Technical Roadmap: Work with development teams to develop a technical roadmap for products, collaborating with operational and strategic counterparts to ensure proactive measures for product health and technological advancements.