Manager, Software Developer

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom-made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. Our employees are actively involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of technologically advanced medical devices that ensure that we meet our customer’s quality specifications for each product we produce.


Position Summary
Avalign Technologies is seeking a hands-on, strategic Manager, Software Developer to lead the application landscape across all sites. In this role, you will architect, develop, and maintain enterprise applications while managing a hybrid team of internal developers and external vendors. This is a unique opportunity to combine leadership, technical acumen, and strategic planning to drive Avalign’s enterprise applications forward.


Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage a team of 2–6 internal and external resources, including third-party vendors, to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Oversee application development lifecycle: planning, design, documentation, coding, testing, deployment, and support in line with Avalign SDLC standards.
• Conduct regular team meetings, one-on-ones, and annual performance reviews to support development, and engagement.
• Manage capacity planning and resource allocation in collaboration with IT leadership.
• Provide advanced (Level 2 & 3) application support including root cause analysis and performance optimization.
• Lead planning and budgeting for application enhancements and project delivery.
• Maintain an updated project portfolio and manage prioritization efforts.
• Build and maintain strategic vendor relationships and oversee the application product portfolio.
• Contribute to build-vs-buy decisions and long-term application strategy.
• Collaborate with the broader IT Leadership Team on cross-functional initiatives and governance.
• Ensure application environments are properly configured and maintained throughout the lifecycle.
• Evaluate enhancement requests and provide effort estimates and solution recommendations.
• Lead or support ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Escalate risks and issues with actionable resolution paths.
• Travel up to 20% for team collaboration or project implementation.


Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of enterprise application development experience (custom and third-party).
• At least 5 years in technical team leadership and 2 years in project/ERP management.
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., medical device, pharma) is a plus.


Technical Expertise
• Proven success leading the architecture and delivery of scalable, enterprise-grade application systems across diverse functions.
• Deep knowledge of the Microsoft tech stack: .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework.
• Strong experience with SQL Server including schema design, performance tuning, and data integrity.
• Proficient in system integration using RESTful APIs, SOAP, and middleware solutions.
• Oversight of CI/CD pipelines, version control (e.g., Git), and cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting platforms like SSRS and Power BI.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps to effectively lead cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with unit, integration, and regression testing frameworks.
• Working knowledge of VMWare, LAN/WAN networking, and Active Directory.
• Cloud development experience is a plus.


Leadership & Soft Skills
• Analytical, decisive, and solutions-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator capable of translating technical topics for non-technical audiences.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and build a collaborative, high-performing team culture.


Why Avalign?
At Avalign, we’re committed to building solutions that matter. Join a team where your contributions have a direct impact on our business and the healthcare providers and patients we serve. We offer competitive compensation, development opportunities, and a culture grounded in integrity, innovation, and excellence.


What You Won’t Do:
• Feel stuck – we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
• Get bored – we make a high variety of products, so no day is the same
• Feel like a number – we’re a clo