Software Development Manager

Supervises the development, testing and implementation of new and existing software programs.  Collaborates with internal users to determine needs, data sources, format venues and system capabilities.  Work with the Software Development Team to analyze credit union systems and software applications to determine future needs are adequately supported.  Performs a variety of complex reporting tasks. Assists other Information Technology staff as needed. Supervises the programming functions of the Software Development Team using best practices and approved department procedures.  Supervises Development Team technical Service Desk Support to all users as needed. Collaborates with external 3^rd party vendors and external developers to develop, maintain, and integrate applications to meet business requirements, and comply with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices. Good organization skills, attention to detail, and strong sense of accountability to ensure code is developed with quality in mind, code is version controlled and follow best practices.  Supervises the database development, maintenance, performance, and security.  Knowledge of database, systems, applications integration, network, and has good understanding of how it all fits together and is managed to meet and exceed member experience. Responsible for vendor management to include due diligence and annual reviews. Coaches, mentors, and guides the Software Developers and Database Administrators.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required five (5) years of experience in lieu of degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in application analysis and data manipulation to include a combination of the following:
  • Four (4) years of software design, debugging, documentation, testing and implementation.
  • Four (4) years of full-stack developer experience.
  • Four (4) years of programming languages, such as Java, JavaScript, CSS or ASP.net.
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience required (may be waived in lieu of progressive growth within department and completion of First LITE program).
• Two (2) years of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• One (1) year of Microsoft SQL experience
• Experience in database design, performance tuning, maintenance and security, preferred.
• Experience in PowerOns and SymXchange is a plus; must be willing to learn technologies used by Symitar Episys, a Jack Henry product.
• Knowledge of Gitlab, a plus
• Knowledge of C, C+, HTML, PHP or other languages a plus.
• Self-starter with the initiative to identify other tasks which need to be completed.
• Able to work well independently and complete tasks without direct supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid oral and written communications abilities with demonstrated courtesy, poise, self-confidence, and professionalism when working with end-users and co-workers.