Systems Development Manager
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Job summary
Brooks Construction Company, Inc. in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a Systems Development Manager to lead the development, integration, and support of proprietary and partner-integrated software systems.
You will oversee the software development lifecycle, drive technical excellence, mentor a growing team, and collaborate with leadership to align technology with business goals. This on-site role requires strong leadership and hands-on guidance to deliver reliable, high-quality software solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
- Five or more years of professional software development experience.
- Strong knowledge of Agile/DevOps/CI/CD and cloud-based architectures.
- Experience with integrated systems and third-party partnerships.
- Experience with SQL, event-driven architecture, and cloud services preferred.
- Proficiency with PHP (CodeIgniter), Python (Tkinter), JavaScript, jQuery, and front-end technologies (HTML/CSS) preferred.
- Experience using Node.js for real-time functionality and WebSockets preferred.
- Experience with MS SQL and MySQL, including stored procedures, triggers, indexing, and performance optimization preferred.
- Experience supporting Linux and Windows server environments; Excel data integrations preferred.
- Experience developing or integrating RESTful APIs; familiarity with Visual Basic and legacy systems a plus.
- Experience in construction, logistics, or related industry is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment and maintenance.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and scope and meet quality standards.
- Oversee integration of proprietary systems with partner platforms and third-party services.
- Lead and develop the software team, providing coaching and career guidance.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to define requirements, scope, objectives and deliverables.
- Create and maintain technical documentation and end-user guides.
- Train end users on system usage and best practices.
- Collaborate with leadership to align technology strategy with business goals.
- Stay current on emerging technologies and identify improvement opportunities.
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Job description
For over 117 years and across four generations of family ownership, Brooks Construction Company, Inc. has stood for Family, Integrity, Respect, Safety, Teamwork, and Quality in the civil construction industry. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with over 270 employees, Brooks Construction provides asphalt, concrete, earthwork, and pipe operations across northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio using best practices and innovative techniques to give our customers a quality product.
The Systems Development Manager leads the development, integration, and ongoing support of proprietary and partner-integrated software systems used across Brooks Construction. The role oversees the software development lifecycle, aligns technical solutions with business needs, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to established quality standards.
Working with Brooks leaders and internal stakeholders, the Manager provides both technical and people leadership, establishes effective development practices and processes, evaluates technology solutions, and fosters a collaborative and innovative team focused on delivering reliable, high-quality software solutions.
- Manages the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Ensures software projects are delivered on time, within budget and scope, and in accordance with established quality standards.
- Oversees the integration of proprietary systems with partner platforms and third-party services.
- Prioritizes end-user support of existing proprietary software and integrations, including break-fix, training, and regular maintenance.
- Leads, mentors, trains, and develops the software development team, providing regular feedback, coaching, goal setting, and career development guidance.
- Oversees workload distribution, performance management, project priorities, and resource allocation across the development team.
- Fosters a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented team environment and encourages knowledge sharing across functions.
- Coordinates with internal stakeholders to define business requirements, project scope, objectives, priorities, and deliverables.
- Creates and maintains documentation of technical development as well as end-user support.
- Trains end users, including both technical and non-technical audiences, on the proper use of systems.
- Evaluates market solutions and recommends tools, frameworks, and methodologies that support business needs and improve development processes.
- Establishes and maintains best practices for code management, version control, and user acceptance testing.
- Provides hands-on technical guidance, oversight, and problem-solving support as needed.
- Collaborates with company leadership to develop and implement technology strategies and ensure technical decisions align with business objectives and long-term goals.
- Stays current on emerging technologies and industry trends and identifies opportunities to improve systems, processes, and development practices.
- Assists others in department as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises appropriate discretion when working with company systems and information.
- Demonstrates strong leadership, coaching, and team-development skills.
- Possesses strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Demonstrates excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Exhibits excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with peers, internal customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Translates business needs into practical technical requirements and solutions.
- Demonstrates the ability to develop, implement, document, and maintain effective software development workflows and processes.
- Manages multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapts to changing business needs.
- Exhibits fairness, honesty, integrity, dependability, and high ethical standards in professional interactions.
- Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Provides strong internal customer service.
- Willingness to learn construction workflows and practices to support end-user needs.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Five or more years of professional software development experience.
- Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including Agile or other delivery frameworks, DevOps, cloud-based architectures, user acceptance testing (UAT), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with integrated systems and third-party partnerships.
- Hands-on experience with SQL, event-driven architecture, and cloud services preferred.
- Proficiency with PHP (CodeIgniter), Python (Tkinter), JavaScript, jQuery, and front-end technologies (HTML/CSS) preferred.
- Experience using Node.js for real-time functionality, WebSockets, and scheduled background tasks (Web Cron) preferred.
- Experience with MS SQL and MySQL, including stored procedures, triggers, indexing, and performance optimization, preferred.
- Experience supporting Linux and Windows server environments and working with terminal/command-line operations, FTP, ODBC configuration, and Excel data integrations preferred.
- Experience developing or integrating RESTful APIs and third-party systems preferred; familiarity with Visual Basic and legacy systems is a plus.
- Experience within construction, logistics, or a related industry is a plus.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching.
- Ability to lift and carry computer or office equipment as needed.
- This position is fully on-site and requires regular in-person attendance; remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role.
- Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment.
- Regular interaction with internal departments, end users, vendors, and external technology partners.
- Work is typically performed during standard business hours; however, additional hours may be required for support and/or during system implementations, critical issues, or peak periods.
- Fast-paced environment requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business and technology needs.
- Manages the software development team and is responsible for workload assignment, performance management, coaching, and professional development of direct reports.
At Brooks Construction Company, we believe in building more than roads-we build careers, communities, and a legacy of excellence. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with over 270 employees, Brooks Construction provides asphalt, concrete, earthwork, and pipe operations across northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio using best practices and innovative techniques to give our customers a quality product.
Our team-based approach ensures that every employee has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.
- Competitive pay
- Opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- Health Insurance - We pay 100% of the premium for you, your spouse and your eligible children)
- Prescription Drug Plans, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts - We make contributions on your behalf
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telehealth Services
- 401K Plan - We contribute a portion of your 401K for you
- Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Access to training programs and advancement opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement program
Join us in shaping the infrastructure of northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio. Be part of a team where ordinary people do things extraordinarily well.
Brooks Construction Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Brooks Construction Company, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and all applicable federal and state labor laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our HR team at 260-478-1990.
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