Software Development Manager — Lead High-Impact Public Delivery

Agate Software; Okemos (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech firm in Okemos, Michigan, seeks a Software Development Manager to lead its Project Development team through a phase of growth. You will build a disciplined development organization focused on quality, speed, and profitability. The ideal candidate has demonstrated management experience, a solid technical foundation in modern programming practices, and expertise in Azure DevOps. This role offers the opportunity to impact critical social services through innovative software solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience leading development teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong technical foundation in SQL, .NET (C# or VB), and JavaScript.
• Experience managing large teams (15+ direct reports).
• Hands-on expertise with Azure DevOps for tracking and managing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing Project Development team.
• Implement a Scrum-lead structure to scale delivery capacity.
• Standardize development processes and ensure consistency.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure timely project delivery.
• Build data-driven dashboards to track performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Management experience

SQL

.NET (C# or VB)

JavaScript

Agile methodologies

Azure DevOps

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

A growing tech firm in Okemos, Michigan, seeks a Software Development Manager to lead its Project Development team through a phase of growth. You will build a disciplined development organization focused on quality, speed, and profitability. The ideal candidate has demonstrated management experience, a solid technical foundation in modern programming practices, and expertise in Azure DevOps. This role offers the opportunity to impact critical social services through innovative software solutions.