Knowledge Services
Software Development Manager
Knowledge Services, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Overview:
Knowledge Services is hiring a Software Development Manager to manage, mentor, and provide leadership to our rapidly growing development organization. This individual will provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development. Responsibilities: Be a strategic thinker and help define our models beyond day-to-day activities. Be the subject matter expert on development best practices surrounding:
Working with the Product Owner to plan and execute projects to ensure that teams have appropriate product and technical specifications, direction, and resources to deliver products effectively by establishing realistic estimates for timelines while ensuring that projects remain on target. Working closely with the Product Owner, Sales, and Business Analysts to understand the system's functional and non-functional requirements. Collaboration with the Product Owners in defining the Product Vision Demonstrating leadership abilities to our clients by deploying software upgrades, feature enhancements, and fixes coordinated for ongoing stable delivery. Evolving the existing software applications, architecture, and development processes in various areas as needed to optimize development results. Participate with Product Owner(s) and Scrum Master(s) to coordinate release and sprint planning and Program Increment Planning Working with Scrum Master to remove or minimize roadblocks for developers. Help developers resolve both technical problems and human resource issues. Monitoring individual Team Members performance Providing leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in computer science or related field Desire a minimum of 5 years of management/leadership experience in a software development organization Must have at least seven years of experience working through the design, development, release cycle, and delivering software products to market A record of successful delivery of software applications as an individual, team lead, product owner and/or development manager Strong understanding of the software development life cycle Strong leadership, project management skills, time management, and problem-solving skills Experience with managing the development of SaaS and cloud-based applications Experience in VB.Net and/or C# programming desirable Experience with REST APIs Experience with Angular/Typescript desirable Understanding of relational databases (SQL) Familiarity with HTML, CSS Willingness to dive into technical issues and facilitate technical discussions and decisions Experience with Scrum methodology and Agile practices High command of verbal and written English. Interpersonal Skills Self-motivated, team player, action and results-oriented Well organized, good communication and reporting skills Ability to successfully work under tight project timelines. Knowledge Services strives to offer an environment that provides our employees with the right balance between work and family. Perks and Benefits include: Brand new HQ office full of amenities (gym, rec room, coffee bars, bike room) Personal, modern work stations with standing desks and top of the line technology Mindful environment with touchless door entry and hospital grade air filtration system Comprehensive health insurance including dental and vision coverage Company funded life insurance 401k match program (Roth and Traditional options) Established Wellness Program PTO & Paid Holidays Knowledge Services, established in 1994 and headquartered in Indianapolis IN, is a certified woman-owned (WBE) professional services organization with over 1500 employees located in offices throughout North America. Founded by Julie Bielawski, CEO, Guidesoft, Inc. DBA Knowledge Services is an industry leader in Managed Service Programs (MSP), Employer of Record / Payrolling Services, National Recruitment, and Staffing Services. We provide outstanding services to major organizations in various industries, including; IT, Healthcare, Entertainment, Media, Federal and State Governments, Public Utilities, Telecom, Manufacturing and more. As such, Knowledge Services is committed to providing opportunities for growth in our company, in each team member and in our relationships. We believe titles do not define a person, but provide a framework to each persons endless potential. Our focus on improving our team, product and processes drive us every day. We are guided by our four Pillars that set the foundation of who we are and how we conduct business: Knowledge, Integrity, Innovation, and Service.
Knowledge Services is 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 . People with disabilities, veterans, and military families are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities may contact Human Resources via telephone, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Human Resources Team at HR@knowledgeservices.com or 317.806.6102. ISDKO
Knowledge Services is hiring a Software Development Manager to manage, mentor, and provide leadership to our rapidly growing development organization. This individual will provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development. Responsibilities: Be a strategic thinker and help define our models beyond day-to-day activities. Be the subject matter expert on development best practices surrounding:
Working with the Product Owner to plan and execute projects to ensure that teams have appropriate product and technical specifications, direction, and resources to deliver products effectively by establishing realistic estimates for timelines while ensuring that projects remain on target. Working closely with the Product Owner, Sales, and Business Analysts to understand the system's functional and non-functional requirements. Collaboration with the Product Owners in defining the Product Vision Demonstrating leadership abilities to our clients by deploying software upgrades, feature enhancements, and fixes coordinated for ongoing stable delivery. Evolving the existing software applications, architecture, and development processes in various areas as needed to optimize development results. Participate with Product Owner(s) and Scrum Master(s) to coordinate release and sprint planning and Program Increment Planning Working with Scrum Master to remove or minimize roadblocks for developers. Help developers resolve both technical problems and human resource issues. Monitoring individual Team Members performance Providing leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in computer science or related field Desire a minimum of 5 years of management/leadership experience in a software development organization Must have at least seven years of experience working through the design, development, release cycle, and delivering software products to market A record of successful delivery of software applications as an individual, team lead, product owner and/or development manager Strong understanding of the software development life cycle Strong leadership, project management skills, time management, and problem-solving skills Experience with managing the development of SaaS and cloud-based applications Experience in VB.Net and/or C# programming desirable Experience with REST APIs Experience with Angular/Typescript desirable Understanding of relational databases (SQL) Familiarity with HTML, CSS Willingness to dive into technical issues and facilitate technical discussions and decisions Experience with Scrum methodology and Agile practices High command of verbal and written English. Interpersonal Skills Self-motivated, team player, action and results-oriented Well organized, good communication and reporting skills Ability to successfully work under tight project timelines. Knowledge Services strives to offer an environment that provides our employees with the right balance between work and family. Perks and Benefits include: Brand new HQ office full of amenities (gym, rec room, coffee bars, bike room) Personal, modern work stations with standing desks and top of the line technology Mindful environment with touchless door entry and hospital grade air filtration system Comprehensive health insurance including dental and vision coverage Company funded life insurance 401k match program (Roth and Traditional options) Established Wellness Program PTO & Paid Holidays Knowledge Services, established in 1994 and headquartered in Indianapolis IN, is a certified woman-owned (WBE) professional services organization with over 1500 employees located in offices throughout North America. Founded by Julie Bielawski, CEO, Guidesoft, Inc. DBA Knowledge Services is an industry leader in Managed Service Programs (MSP), Employer of Record / Payrolling Services, National Recruitment, and Staffing Services. We provide outstanding services to major organizations in various industries, including; IT, Healthcare, Entertainment, Media, Federal and State Governments, Public Utilities, Telecom, Manufacturing and more. As such, Knowledge Services is committed to providing opportunities for growth in our company, in each team member and in our relationships. We believe titles do not define a person, but provide a framework to each persons endless potential. Our focus on improving our team, product and processes drive us every day. We are guided by our four Pillars that set the foundation of who we are and how we conduct business: Knowledge, Integrity, Innovation, and Service.
Knowledge Services is 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 . People with disabilities, veterans, and military families are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities may contact Human Resources via telephone, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Human Resources Team at HR@knowledgeservices.com or 317.806.6102. ISDKO