[Hiring] Software Development Group Manager @Opus

Role Description

This position is based out of Tucson, AZ, but will remotely manage a small team of Software Engineers based throughout the U.S. This position offers fully remote capabilities within the U.S. We are welcoming local and remote applicants.

The Manager – Software Development is responsible for leading a team of software developers, focusing on people management, process management, process improvement, and project oversight. This role ensures team alignment with organizational goals, fosters a high-performance culture, and supports delivery of software solutions through effective coordination and communication. While technical experience is required, active coding is not a core responsibility.

• Lead a distributed team of Software Developers with emphasis on performance management, career development, and coaching.
• Facilitate planning activities (iteration planning, release planning, quarterly planning) and ensure team commitments are tracked and met.
• Maintain visibility into team workload, specific assignments, and project status; provide regular updates to senior leadership.
• Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to the evolution of development workflows and standards.
• Ensure consistent application of software development practices across the team.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, QA, and other Software Development Managers to ensure solution alignment and timely delivery.
• Recruit for open positions and onboard new team members.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Provide technical guidance when needed; ability to contribute to codebase is a plus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing software development teams and demonstrated success establishing a team environment conducive to achievement, performance, commitment, and growth.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle.
• Technical background in software development such as .NET, SQL, cloud platform.
• Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, Git, and project tracking systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Broad technical background with awareness of software development tools, technologies and methodologies.
• Desire to contribute to a dynamic and growing software design/development environment.