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Director Software Development Jobs in Elkton, MD

Marencor

Manager, Software Development

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$175/hr

Manager, Software Development Engineering Location: Hybrid/KS / Chicago, IL / IA / Manassas, VA ... Direct project planning and execution, develops strategies for creating and integrating new ...

Techximius

Software Engineer III

Aberdeen, MD · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

This role offers the opportunity to work with modern development technologies, collaborate directly ... with direct relatable experience can be substituted Location: * 210 Research Blvd., Aberdeen ...

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How much do director software development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director software development in Elkton, MD is $172,388.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $148,200.00 and $200,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Software Development vs Software Engineering Manager?

AspectDirector Software DevelopmentSoftware Engineering Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple teams, strategic planning, and long-term goalsManages day-to-day team operations, project delivery, and technical guidance
FocusHigh-level leadership, cross-team coordination, and business alignmentTeam management, technical mentorship, and project execution
Required CredentialsBachelor’s or Master’s in CS or related, extensive experience, leadership skillsBachelor’s or Master’s in CS or related, strong technical background, leadership experience

The main difference is that the Director Software Development focuses on strategic leadership and overseeing multiple teams, while the Software Engineering Manager concentrates on managing individual teams and project execution. Both roles require technical expertise and leadership skills, but the director role involves broader organizational responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Director Software Development job openings in Elkton, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $172,388 per year, or $82.9 per hour.

Manager, Software Development

Marencor

Wilmington, DE • On-site

$175/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Title: Manager, Software Development Engineering

Location: Hybrid/KS / Chicago, IL /  IA / Manassas, VA / Wilmington, DE

Salary:  $175-180k Target

Job Description:

We need: A senior development Manager (10+ Years)  who has recent experience leading UI/react Projects, Candidates must have demonstrated experience with ReactJS is required, additional proficiency with NodeJS and/or Next.js is preferred; AngularJS will be considered. Candidates must have experience with a DEV OPS or Operational framework E.G. Agile, ITSM, ITIL, adoption frameworks, ALM and Software Development practices.

CANDIDATES NEED TO BE ONSITE FOUR DAYS A WEEK AND CAN SIT IN ANY OF THESE LOCATIONS - Overland Park, KS / Chicago, IL / Urbandale, IA / Manassas, VA / Wilmington, DE area.

The Manager, Software Development Engineering will be responsible for providing leadership and direction for all aspects of development, implementation, integration and support decisions impacting an application or system. Direct project planning and execution, develops strategies for creating and integrating new applications, and work with departments to determine technology needs and design solutions.   

 Overland Park, KS / Chicago, IL / Urbandale, IA / Manassas, VA / Wilmington, DE

  • Creates, reviews and implements multi-year strategies for individual teams, systems, or projects
  • Provides direction to team leads or other direct and indirect personnel within the organization
  • Responsible for team performance, process compliance and directs work at an objective / goal level across one or more teams through formal authority
  • High focus on employee talent management and performance management - demonstrates increased value from all associates and/or Team Leads within respective area
  • Closely manages and monitors project and resource costs within respective area
  • 50% or less time is focused within directly managed teams and peer technical groups 
  • Implements and monitors critical health metrics for all aspects of their operational and continuous improvement processing
  • Develops new ideas to optimize processes and improve operations; resulting in increased ROI
  • Primary interaction point is with a company presidents, VP, or PM at an operating unit
  • Travel for this position is approximately 10-30%

Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area; multiple years of proven leadership experience
  • Experience enables individual to be portable across numerous roles within BTS at a similar leadership level
  • Demonstrated operational experience with a DEV OPS or Operational framework E.G. Agile, ITSM, ITIL, adoption frameworks, ALM and Software Development practices 
  • Must possess the ability to operate and guide teams through the various frameworks and processing; measuring personnel performance throughout
  • Must have demonstrated the capability of meeting the key accountabilities, or have the ability to learn/perform them
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to interact seamlessly with both technical and business stakeholders at all levels of the corporation
  • Software Development Life Cycle experience
  • Understanding of Agile SDLC is preferred
  • 3+ years of P&C insurance industry knowledge is preferred, but not required
  • 5-8+ years of front-end development experience required
  • Demonstrated experience with ReactJS is required, additional proficiency with NodeJS and/or Next.js is preferred; AngularJS will be considered
  • At least 5 years of supervisory and/or team lead experience
  • Proven experience working within agile and/or scaled agile frameworks (SAFe)
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience and/or alternative qualifications will be considered.