Software Development Manager

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead the design, delivery, and evolution of modern, cloud-native applications while building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong technical leadership to a team of high-performing software engineers building and maintaining modern, customer-facing applications and digital experiences.

• Own and guide technical architecture decisions, championing cloud-native design principles to deliver scalable, resilient, and secure software platforms.

• Drive continuous improvement in code quality, observability, automation, and development workflows using metrics and data-driven insights.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and ownership.

• Deliver accurate estimates and feasibility assessments for new initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical strategy.

• Track, measure, and communicate progress against key milestones using Agile planning tools and engineering KPIs.

• Plan releases, manage backlogs, and coordinate cross-team dependencies to ensure predictable, on-time delivery.

• Manage staffing and resource allocation to balance workloads while optimizing team productivity and morale.

• Ensure high-quality delivery through strong engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps principles.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, QA, product, and operations teams on complex, multi-team initiatives.

• Support the career growth of direct reports through regular coaching, feedback, and development planning.

• Maintain clear, transparent communication with stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle, supported by data and metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 10+ years of experience building commercial software systems.

• 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams in an Agile development environment.

• Proven experience designing and building cloud-native, distributed systems on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Strong expertise in modern JVM-based technology stacks, including:

  • Java, Spring Boot / Spring Cloud (Kotlin a plus)

  • Microservices architectures, REST APIs, GraphQL, and event-driven systems (Kafka, SNS/SQS, Pulsar)

• Experience with modern web frameworks and front-end technologies:

  • Angular, React, TypeScript, Next.js, CSS-in-JS, and design systems

• Broad experience with modern development tools and platforms, including:

  • Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration

  • CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Argo CD, Harness)

  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

  • Security and DevSecOps tools (Snyk, Veracode, SonarQube)

  • Monitoring and observability platforms

• Hands-on experience with modern SDLC practices, including trunk-based development, feature flags, automated testing (JUnit, Cypress, Playwright), and code quality tooling.

• Demonstrated ability to manage resource planning, risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, and delivery for complex, high-visibility initiatives.

• Proven track record of partnering with architects, product owners, analysts, and project managers to estimate and deliver end-to-end system solutions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is a plus.

SALARY RANGE

The pay range for this position is $147-191k annually. Actual compensation will vary based on multiple factors, including employee knowledge and experience, role scope, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.​

PERKS & BENEFITS

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off, 8 paid national holidays per year, and 2 floating holidays
• Low cost and excellent coverage health insurance options that start on Day 1 (medical, dental, vision)
• Annual 401(k) Employer Contribution
• Free onsite gym and health center at our Woodbridge Location
• Resources to promote Professional Development (LinkedIn Learning and licensure assistance)
• Robust health and wellness program and fitness reimbursements
• Various Paid Family leave options including Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement 

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Plymouth Rock Company and its