CDM Smith - Manager - Software Development

Job Description :- Manages the development of functional specifications for project assignments and may help develop requirements for larger, more complex development efforts.- Oversees/guides the development of software architectures for complex applications.- Ensures development documentation for applications is performed and complete.- Ensures and oversees the development of moderately and highly complex application code that meets defined requirements.- Manages the day-to-day activity of staff.- Provides feedback on performance appraisals.- Manages the development and training of the staff.- Approves paid time off requests (PTO) and ensures human resources policies are followed.- Directs the work of more junior staff.- Contributes monthly to resource capacity planning.- Oversees the building of deployment packages, deployment of software packages, manages use of issue tracking software, source code control, and other supporting activities related to application development projects.- Directs others in the development of hardware and software specifications.- Manages others in database development/design decisions.- Performs other duties as required.- Good to have AZ-900 certification.Skills and Abilities :- Exceptional problem solving and research skills.- Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills for leading discussions and meetings with team members, users, and external stakeholders.- Demonstrates the expert knowledge of core computer science topics, such as: Object and/or Function Oriented Design; advanced data structures and algorithms; relational database design; and W3C standards.- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Visual Studio or equivalent IDE.- Demonstrates good leadership skills.- Excellent knowledge of SQL variants.- Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: C/C++, C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript & HTML.- Expert knowledge of an enterprise database, such as SQL Server or Oracle.- Knowledge and integration of design patterns, application modeling (UML, flow diagrams, wireframes, etc.), QA practices and tools (unit testing, issue tracking, source code control, continuous integration), automated configuration management.- Excellent ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, at all levels, translate client requirements into detailed specifications.- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and leadership skills to cultivate strategic relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.Qualifications :- Bachelor's degree.- 10 years of related experience with at least 2 years of those in a management or leadership capacity.- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. (ref:hirist.tech)