Wrench Group · 1 day ago
Development Manager
Wrench Group is seeking a motivated and experienced Development Manager to lead their Web and Backend Services development team. This role involves people leadership, technical guidance, and delivery management in an Agile environment, focusing on the growth of developers both technically and professionally.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of software developers across web and backend technologies
Conduct regular 1:1s, provide performance feedback, and support career development
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and psychologically safe team environment
Act as a coach and mentor to help team members grow their skills and achieve their goals
Guide the team in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and reliable backend services and modern web applications
Collaborate with technical leads and architects to ensure strong engineering practices
Ensure high-quality code through practices like code reviews, pair programming, and test automation
Champion Agile principles (Scrum/Kanban/Lean) to drive team efficiency and adaptability
Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, and ongoing process improvement
Coordinate with Product Management and other stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of features and initiatives
Ensure systems are built with observability, performance, security, and scalability in mind
Partner with the Infrastructure team to support DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native deployment strategies
Track and improve team metrics like cycle time, lead time, and deployment frequency
Qualification
Required
7+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in a management or team leadership role
Proven experience managing full-stack or backend-focused teams in a production environment
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience leading Agile teams
Technical depth in modern web frameworks and backend development (e.g., Node.js, React, Adobe AEM, .Net, Java)
Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
A passion for developing people and building high-performing, engaged engineering teams
Experience in scaling engineering teams and mentoring developers
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, containerization, monitoring)
Previous hands-on experience as a Senior Engineer or Tech Lead
Experience in a startup or fast-paced product environment
Benefits
Bonus Eligibility based on performance metrics
PTO: Unlimited with Supervisor partnership
Health, Vision, and Dental plans for you and your family to choose from
401K Retirement Plan: The Company will match 30% up to the first 6% of your contributed amount
Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Special Program Options: FSA, EAP, Legal Services, and Identity Theft
Working in a dynamic, collaborative, and fun environment
Coached and supported career growth through Wrench University
Company
Wrench Group
Wrench Group offers home repair, replacement and maintenance services specializing in heating and ventilation.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.3B2025-09-12Debt Financing· $1.3B
2022-11-09Private Equity
2019-04-08Acquired
Recent News
2025-11-04
2025-08-22
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