Job Summary:
Do it Best is seeking an experienced and people-focused Manager of Software Development to lead a team of approximately 10 talented Senior Software Engineers and Software Engineers. In this role, you will drive technical excellence, foster collaboration, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions that align with our strategic goals.
Responsibilities:
โข Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers, providing regular feedback, coaching, and career development guidance.
โข Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team culture.
โข Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and goal-setting sessions.
โข Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycleโfrom design and development to deployment and maintenance.
โข Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and QA to ensure timely and successful delivery of software releases.
โข Prioritize projects, allocate resources effectively, and manage competing demands across the team.
โข Ensure technical decisions align with business objectives and long-term architecture goals.
โข Provide hands-on technical guidance, code reviews, and architecture oversight as needed.
โข Champion engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, automation, and CI/CD.
โข Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and workflows.
โข Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to guide technical direction.
โข Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical deliverables.
โข Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
โข Represent the engineering team in planning sessions, roadmap discussions, and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Bachelorโs degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
โข 7+ years of professional software development experience
โข 2+ years of experience managing or leading software engineering teams
โข Proven ability to lead teams through complex technical projects from inception to delivery
โข Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including delivery frameworks, DevOps, and cloud-based architectures
โข Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Preferred:
โข Experience leading distributed or hybrid teams
โข Hands-on experience with C#, Java, SQL, Event-driven Architecture, and cloud services
โข Prior experience in a fast-paced, product-focused environment
โข Knowledge of retail and distribution business processes
Company:
Based in Fort Wayne, Ind., we are the only U.S.-based, member-owned, comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. Founded in 1945, the company is headquartered in Fort Wayne, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.