Software Development Manager

EmergencyMD; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal health IT service provider is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead multiple software development teams and ensure process alignment. The role emphasizes people leadership and collaboration to deliver high-value solutions. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in team management and Agile methodologies, focusing on mentoring technical staff and engaging with stakeholders effectively. This is a remote role for U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave including PTO and parental leave

Qualifications

• 12 years of professional IT experience with 5+ years in software engineering team management.
• Experience managing multiple distributed Agile teams.
• Proven track record of mentoring and developing technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple software development teams and provide direct management.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and support Agile teams.
• Serve as liaison between development teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Team management

Process improvement

Communication

Job description

Software Development Manager

Location: Remote (U.S. only) Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance (U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident required)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead and support multiple software development teams delivering high-value solutions for our federal health IT customer. This role is focused on people leadership, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration—ensuring teams are well-supported, engaged, and aligned with business priorities.

The ideal candidate has proven experience managing multiple teams, guiding technical conversations without needing to "be the coder," and fostering an environment where developers, business owners, and technical partners work together effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management

• Provide direct management to multiple software developers across teams.
• Conduct regular 1:1s and team meetings to mentor, coach, and guide professional growth.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure teams are empowered to bring forward new ideas and solutions.
• Monitor team health, morale, and performance, and proactively address challenges.

Agile & Process Leadership

• Actively participate in and support multiple Scrum teams, attending sprint ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews).
• Partner with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to ensure smooth sprint execution and delivery alignment.
• Prioritize and sequence work across teams in collaboration with business owners and project managers.
• Champion best practices in Agile delivery, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and DevOps collaboration.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as liaison between development teams, government business owners, project management, and technical groups (e.g., security, DevOps, infrastructure).
• Help business stakeholders refine priorities and make informed decisions with technical input.
• Translate business goals into actionable plans for development teams.
• Communicate team progress, risks, dependencies, and issues clearly to leadership and stakeholders.

Technical & Strategic Guidance

• Collaborate with technical leads and architects to ensure teams align with enterprise standards and architectural direction.
• Stay informed on industry trends and federal health IT initiatives to help guide strategic planning.
• Ensure that development, DevOps, and security considerations are well-integrated into delivery.

Required Qualifications

• 12 years of professional IT experience, with at least 5+ years in software engineering team management.
• 5 years of experience managing multiple distributed Agile teams (remote team management experience strongly preferred).
• 5 years of experience mentoring, coaching, and developing technical staff.
• 5 Years of experience in software engineering principles, Agile methodologies, and SDLC.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident with the ablity to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with federal health IT programs and regulations.
• Experience engaging with technical teams (DevOps, Security, Cloud, Infrastructure) in an oversight or collaborative capacity.
• Understanding of Java/J2EE, AWS hosting/monitoring, and DevOps practices (not required to code, but able to guide).
• SAFe or other scaled Agile framework experience.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in a government contracting environment a plus.

Why This Role Matters

This position is less about writing code and more about building high-performing teams, ensuring process alignment, and serving as a trusted partner between development, business, and technical stakeholders. You\'ll play a central role in making sure our teams deliver value to our federal customer while supporting and growing the people who make it possible.

Evolver Federal is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers. It is the policy of Evolver Federal not to discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic factors, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Actual salary will depend on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, market and work location. Evolver Federal offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.