Software Development Manager

Software Development Manager

Reference # : 12-00074 Title : Software Development Manager
Location : Chicago, IL
Position Type : Right to Hire
Experience Level : 6 Years Start Date / End Date : 01/06/2012 / 06/30/2012
Description


Description:
One of our clients, a capital management firm with offices in Chicago, has a need for a Software Development Manager to manage a team of remote/virtual developers who design, develop, and maintain the in-house applications. This role reports to the client Vice President of Technology and is responsible for managing and coordinating the resources and processes to deliver software releases of their products in an Agile environment. In addition, this role will help define the vision, definition and strategy for the development team by driving project initiatives. 6 month to contract to perm

Responsibilities:
* Assists with architecture of a solution built in .NET, MVC, SQL Server 2008R2, SSRS and Crystal Reports by studying existing architecture, analyzing compatibility techniques, evaluating solution alternatives, developing prototypes and writing detailed technical requirements;
* Delegates tasks to, organizes, mentors and motivates a team of remote software developers;
* Fosters a culture of continuous improvement in all areas of technology and instills the principles of this culture in an eight person team;
* Works together with the software development team to plan and execute projects;
* Ensures that teams have appropriate product and technical specifications, direction, and resources to deliver the product effectively by establishing realistic estimates for timelines while ensuring that projects remain on Client to meet deadlines;
* Provides detailed and timely status updates to management;
* Helps establish and enhance development policies, procedures, and standards and enforces their implementation upon the team;
* Maintains technical knowledge and understanding of Agile development methodologies and best practices by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations;
* Ensures quality and consistency throughout the architecture and implementation of the code base;
* Acts as a highly competent advisor to the client and team;
* Helps developers resolve technical issues;
* Monitors developer performance, establishes plans for improvement when necessary, conducts project reviews in conjunction with direction;
* Responds to occasional system errors, including during off hour and coordinates response amongst the team.

Requirements:
The individual in this position will be managing a team of developers while interfacing with Business Owners, Business Analysts, DBAs, testers and designers. Due to the nature of this position, the applicant will need the ability to work from home or during off-hours as necessary. Candidates must have:

* At least six years experience developing applications, with at 4 years dedicated solutions
* At least two years experience in analyzing business requirements, recommending technical solutions, and writing technical specifications and/or requirements
* At least two years experience leading development teams with direct developer management
* Experience operating in an Agile/Komban development environment
* Knowledge , MVC, SQL Server 2008R2, SSRS and Crystal Reports
* Knowledge of TFS, NDepend, PSAKE and Power Shell
* Knowledge of our Continuous Integration & TTD tools (e.g. storyQ, nUnit, qUnit, Cruise Control) experience
* Experience managing offshore resources
* The ability to analyze business needs and conceive, design, and develop innovative solutions
* The ability to write detailed and thorough technical requirements
* The ability to design, develop and tune SQL server databases
* The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* The ability to adapt to changing priorities
* An extremely detail-oriented work ethic
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* High-speed Internet access at home and a personal computer
* The ability to demonstrate work experience by providing examples, samples, and source code.
Please contact: Mark Kischko by phone at x4325 and reference job # 12-00074.