Software Development Manager

Digital Factory, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Factory, Inc. is seeking a Software Development Manager in Chicago, Illinois. You will lead a team of engineers to develop high-performing applications and manage all activities of the software development team, ensuring projects are completed on time.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a software engineer and 2+ years of people management experience. Proficiency in a modern programming language is essential. This position starts with an equity-based package, evolving into a salaried role as the company grows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a professional software development engineer.
• 2+ years of people management experience.
• Experience in leading a software development team in an Agile setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all activities of the software development team.
• Set attainable goals for team members.
• Provide mentorship and career guidance.
• Ensure timelines are followed in software development.
• Represent the software department in leadership meetings.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with mobile/web applications

Agile methodology

Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, or Java

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate individual with an entrepreneurial mind‑set who is ready to lead as a Software Development Manager. In this role you will hire and lead a team of engineers developing high‑performing, fluid applications that interact with distributed cloud‑hosted systems. You will partner with product managers, project managers, and other internal partners. This position starts with an equity‑based compensation package and will evolve into a salaried role as the company grows.

Department

Technology

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Who We Are

Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include micro‑fencing, mobile strategy, data analytics, and more.

This Position Will Entail

• Managing all activities of the software development team
• Setting attainable goals for team members to finish projects on time
• Providing mentorship and career guidance to team members
• Ensuring timelines are followed in the software development theme
• Managing multiple projects at once
• Representing the software department in leadership meetings
• Leading and growing a team of software engineers in an Agile environment
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills, articulate, and excellent interpersonal skills
• 3+ years of experience as a professional software development engineer building production‑quality mobile or web applications
• 2+ years of people management
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, or Java

Required Education And Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building complex software systems successfully delivered to customers
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Ability to take a project from scoping requirements through actual launch
• Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs

Digital Factory is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex; race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Digital Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer.