Software Development Manager

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation days

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead a talented team of engineers. You will drive high-quality software delivery, foster collaboration, and mentor engineers.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering consumer-focused interactive experiences across platforms. You will guide the full software development lifecycle, maintain coding standards, and stay current with new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of software development experience in a management role.
• Experience as a Software Development Manager or similar leadership role.
• 5+ years of web application development or native application with UI/UX focus.
• Proven leadership to inspire and motivate a team of developers.
• Experience delivering across multiple platforms (Mac, Windows, Linux).
• Knowledge of multiple development frameworks and tools across Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing environment.
• Guide the creation of new, innovative and highly engaging consumer-focused interactive experiences.
• Manage the entire software development lifecycle, from project planning to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into web app features.
• Coach and mentor the engineering team, fostering continuous learning and growth.
• Ensure adherence to standard software development lifecycle and coding standards.
• Stay current with the latest technology innovations, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Software development management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cloud platforms

Web technologies

Job description

Software DevelopmentManager

Sinclair Digital is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Development Managerto lead and empowera talented team of software engineers. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of high-quality software, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, and ensuring the continuous growth and development of your team members. You will leverage your technical expertise, leadership skills, and agile management experience to guide the team towards achieving ambitious goals and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team ofsoftware engineers,fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing environment
• Guide the creation ofnew, innovative andhighly engagingconsumerfocusedinteractiveexperiences
• Manage the entiresoftwaredevelopment lifecycle, from project planning to deployment and maintenance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them intowebapplication features and functionality
• Fostera culture of continuous learning and growth, while continuingto coachandmentorthe engineering team
• Managetheengineeringteamtoadheretostandard software development lifecycle and maintain high coding standards
• Staycurrentwith the latest technologyinnovations, tools, and best practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer scienceor equivalent experience
• 6+ years of software development experienceina management role
• Experience as a Software Development Manager or similar leadership role
• 5+ years of experience inweb applicationdevelopmentor native application or equivalent experience, with a focus oneffectiveinteractiveUIsandUX design principles
• Provenleadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of developers todelivercommittedgoals
• Experienceindeliveringacross multiple platformssimultaneously
• Experience developing Cloudbasedor nativedesktop applications
• Knowledge ofmultiple development frameworks and tools across Mac, Windows, and Linux
• Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strongproblem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $150,000 to $180,000.Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans,flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.