United Talent Agency · 3 months ago
Senior Software Development Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expUnited Talent Agency (UTA) is a leading global entertainment company that connects ideas, opportunities, and talent. They are seeking a Senior Software Development Manager to lead innovative technology solutions that enhance UTA's business operations and client services, while fostering a collaborative culture.
Digital EntertainmentDigital MediaGaming
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a software development team, cultivating a culture of collaboration, learning, and professional growth
Oversee technical direction and delivery across a variety of technologies: Salesforce, AWS, GraphQL, and AI-assisted development platforms
Collaborate with Product, Operations, Finance, and IT to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions
Manage and coordinate a combination of internal engineering teams and external vendor partners for quality outcomes
Oversee vendor relationships, including contract negotiation, performance management, and alignment of partner goals
Implement resource management processes for optimal engineering allocation across multiple projects
Deliver accurate feature cost and time-to-market estimates, balancing capacity and business deadlines
Track ROI for all software development initiatives, focusing on value, efficiency, and business impact
Drive adoption of best practices in cloud architecture, system integration, and security
Champion modern tools (GraphQL, AI-assisted coding) and foster continuous innovation and productivity
Cascade technical strategies and project updates clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Lead engineering development through mentorship, training, and succession planning
Serve as a culture leader—reinforcing UTA’s values of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional software engineering experience including 3+ years in a management role
CI/CD, DevOps, and Cloud Platform experience is required
Broad technical background: Salesforce development, AWS cloud services, GraphQL APIs, software architecture
Working knowledge of modern programming frameworks, relational/document databases, and integration patterns
Successful track record managing both internal and external development teams, as well as direct vendor and contract oversight
Demonstrated accountability for cost estimation, resource management, and post-project ROI analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences
Leadership style centered on mentorship, team development, and inclusivity
Ability to thrive in a creative, fast-moving, and values-driven environment
Preferred
Experience with AI-assisted or automation tool adoption is a strong plus
Benefits
Competitive benefits and programs to support your well-being
Company
United Talent Agency
United Talent Agency is a talent and literary agency representing actors, writers, directors, producers, recording artists and more.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
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EQT
2022-07-18Secondary Market
2018-08-07Series Unknown
Leadership Team
David Kramer
Chief Executive Officer
Claudia Russo
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
Recent News
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