Associate Development Manager

We are seeking a Assoc Dev Manager to join our growing team!

Position Overview

The Associate Dev Manager is instrumental in shaping the vision for the technical architecture for the GiveSmart fundraising platform.

The Associate Dev Manager will provide technical and subject matter expertise while defining, designing and implementing that vision across the platform components.

The Enterprise Architect will be responsible for contributing to the high-level decisions in the software development process, determining everything from day-to-day implementation choices to high level technical standards, such as platforms and coding standards. This position will leverage tools and methodologies to create representations for back-end functionality as well as the front-end user interface of platform products.

Enterprise Architects will develop high-level product specifications with attention to system integration, security, scalability and feasibility. This position may contribute by developing application code as needed.

The Enterprise Architect will prescribe standards and guidelines and will act as a consultant to other architects, developers and leadership teams and must demonstrate quality, brevity, and timeliness in all deliverables.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervisory responsibilities including hiring, professional development, personnel issues, etc. of one or more development teams
• Technical leadership for one or more development teams
• Lead both small and large, cross functional initiatives in a matrix managed structure
• Maintain balance of business and technical acumen in decision making
• Manage and report on team productivity and quality metrics

Competencies:

• Must demonstrate good decision making and effective business acumen
• Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
• Must have a growth mindset and subscribe to a continuous learning philosophy
• Demonstrate expertise and mastery in your area of technology and industry
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Must Have Experience:

• 8+ years of professional Software full stack Web application development experience
• 2+ years of experience of working as technical lead
• 1+ years of technology personnel management or equivalent experience with direct reports.
• Experience with the following
• Java / J2EE or Python or Ruby
• JavaScript / Typescript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap
• Exposure with modern Frontend frameworks like Angular/Vue/React
• Relational Databases (MySQL preferred / PostgreSQL / Any other RDBMS)
• RESTful Web Services prefereed (XML, JSON)
• Working knowledge of toolsets such as:
• Build Tools: Circle CI, Travis CI, Jenkins, Bamboo,AzureDevOps,etc.
• Source Control: Git or Bitbucket
• Work Request Systems: Jira
• SDLC Methodologies:
• Agile, SCRUM, use of architectural patterns/frameworks.
• Ability to coach and mentor technical leaders and developers
• Strong leadership, listening, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to verify and define requirements for projects and request
• Ability to properly assess and articulate risk.

Preferred Education and Experience:

B.S. or higher in computer science/technology field preferred or equivalent industry experience

• Excellent customer-service orientation
• Effective delegation of tasks and follow-up
• Lead technology assessments and author recommendations
• Proven experience in overseeing the direction, development and implementation of software solutions
• Knowledgeable of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies
• Capable of meeting deadlines and focuses on results and value creation
• Capable of professionally resolving team issues/conflicts
• Leads successful operations in accordance with the organization\u2019s goals and objectives
• Capable of leading research into application development issues to successful completion
• Self-motivated and directed
• Capable of prioritizing and execution of tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and regulations preferred (PCI, PII, PHI, HIPAA, GDPR, ADA, etc.)