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SWIVEL · 1 day ago

Software Engineering Manager

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

SWIVEL is seeking a talented individual to manage a group of diverse software engineers. The Software Engineering Manager will oversee the development of enterprise-wide software applications, ensuring that release milestones are met while leading Agile teams and driving continuous improvement in cloud-native development.

Financial Services

Culture & Values

Hiring Manager

Grace Land, PRC Certified

Responsibilities

Manages the staff and activities involved in the development of enterprise-wide software applications to ensure release milestones and market deadlines are met to include working scheduled maintenance; interviewing for open positions; coaching, counseling, and resolving personnel related issues

Engages in hands-on, in-depth analysis; reviews software designs and technology solutions; reviews in-house developed code and technologies provided by third-party vendors

Works closely with product managers to ensure development meets or exceeds customer requirements; and ensures that product designs are well documented and communicated

Oversees architecture and leads efforts in developing and maintaining a technology road map centered around an SOA strategy

Provides sound decision-making for software engineering and product development which would be sensitive to the constraints and needs of the business

Monitors technology trends such as emerging standards for new technology opportunities

Follows and plans for industry trends including researching technology and proposing changes/enhancements

Assists customers to diagnose and resolve product related issues

Qualification

Software Development Life Cycle.NETCloud-native technologiesJiraAzure DevOpsProblem analysisMS Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsTime managementNegotiation skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field

Minimum of five (5) years of management/leadership experience in a software development organization, which includes at least two (2) years' experience working through the design, development, and release cycle delivering software to market

Previous development experience using .NET or other web application frameworks required

Experience working with cloud-native technologies in AWS and/or Microsoft Azure a plus

Expert knowledge of software engineering planning platforms such as Jira or Azure DevOps

Strong understanding of the software development cycle

Good understanding of the software business and its practices

Excellent detail oriented and problem analysis skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Good negotiation and presentation skills

Familiar with most general office machines and be proficient in MS Office tools

Able to sit for long periods of time analyzing, modifying, and testing software programs

Able to lift or move 20-40 lbs. of computer-related objects, manuals, or other office items