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As a Development Manager will lead a team of full-stack engineers building and maintaining enterprise-scale web applications for the automotive retail industry. You will be deeply involved in code reviews, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Product Owners, QA, and vendor partners to ensure high-quality, timely releases across multiple initiatives.

This role reports to the VP of Web/Digital Engineering and is a key technical leadership role for someone who still enjoys staying close to the code while mentoring developers and improving how we deliver software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of full-stack developers working primarily in C#, .NET Core, and Vue.js.
• Conduct code reviews and establish coding standards to maintain code quality, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine requirements, estimate effort, and prioritize sprint deliverables.
• Manage and coordinate third-party vendors and offshore teams to ensure aligned execution and technical consistency.
• Define and enforce development processes, including branching strategy, CI/CD, and QA/testing practices.
• Oversee release management and ensure smooth deployment across staging and production environments hosted in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Partner with architecture and DevOps teams on performance, scalability, and infrastructure optimization within GCP.
• Encourage and promote the use of AI-assisted coding tools (such as GitHub Copilot, OpenAI, or similar platforms) to expedite development output and enhance team productivity.
• Track project health through KPIs such as sprint velocity, defect rates, and on-time delivery metrics.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or management role
• Strong technical expertise in C#, ASP.NET Core, REST APIs, SQL Server, and modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js preferred)
• Experience leading or contributing to enterprise-level SaaS or marketing platforms
• Proficient with Git, DevOps, Jira, and agile development methodologies
• Proven ability to manage vendors or offshore teams, balancing speed with quality
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge business and technical discussions

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with automotive digital retailing, dealer website platforms, or marketing automation systems
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, Cloud Run, and Cloud Storage
• Exposure to microservices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and API-first architecture
• Knowledge of performance tuning, load testing, and accessibility/SEO best practices.
• Demonstrated success introducing or scaling AI-driven coding or automation tools to enhance developer efficiency

Compensation
This is a full-time, salaried, remote position. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, unlimited paid leave, 401(k) matching, wellness programs, and more.

Next Steps
If you meet these requirements and are interested in applying for this role, please complete the online application and include a current resume with contact information. Eastern and Central Time Zones highly preferred. No phone calls please.

About Team Velocity
Team Velocity is a full-service marketing agency serving the automotive industry, providing integrated marketing solutions to OEMs and dealerships nationwide. We leverage our proprietary Apollo® technology platform to predict consumer behavior, personalize marketing campaigns, and help dealerships drive more sales and service revenue. Our team members are driven, creative, and collaborative, enjoying a unique culture where innovation and client success are paramount.

Join us in revolutionizing automotive marketing and technology through powerful, data-driven insights, continuous improvement, and an unwavering commitment to reliability.