Software Development Manager

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The Software Development Manager is responsible for leading offshore software development teams to ensure predictable delivery of functional and non-functional changes for the Service Delivery Platform modules. Helping team members with technical issues and roadblocks, reviewing/approving code changes and providing feedback, troubleshooting production issues, monitoring production deployments, mentoring junior developers. Working along with Technical Program Manager to define/groom/refine backlog for upcoming sprints and managing technical risks for the delivery of the product. Defines strategic target state for the modules architecture and drives implementation to meet agreed target state.

Coordinate with Engineering Manager and architects to ensure high quality deliverables, well-managed development processes and meeting engineering standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

• Lead software development process across several offshore software development teams to ensure high quality and predictable delivery of the software increments.

• Responsible for designing solutions, implementation, including hands-on coding, maintaining, and supporting Java based components and interfaces.

• Own several critical Service Delivery Platform modules: monitoring their health/performance/security, troubleshooting/resolution of production incidents, tracking dependencies and changes, driving software design improvements - target state and steps to achieve it. Primary reviewer/approver of all code changes for the owned modules.

• Work with the development team to translate functional and non-functional requirements into manageable and estimated tasks to plan upcoming sprints.

• Manage the software delivery plan and risks associated with the delivery.

• Along with Technical Program Manager manages dependencies on other teams.

• Help development teams with technical roadblocks/issues that teams may face.

• Apply Test Driven Development practices and software quality measurement tools.

• Mentor technical program managers and software developers to define measurable user stories and deliver better code: readable, secure, and performant.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent professional experience.

• Five or more years of software development experience with a focus on APIs and system integration projects.

• Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE/C#/Golang or Python web applications.

• Experience working with Cloud infrastructure.

• Two+ years of technical software team lead experience.

• DevOps experience: on-premises, AWS, CI/CD pipelines.

• Excellent knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate).

• Experience running and maintaining production-ready systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with offshore software development teams.

• AWS Certification

• Experience with designing, implementation, and maintenance of microservices and distributed systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc.) when dealing with internal and/or external audiences at all levels of management.

• Capacity to inspire team members to perform to their fullest abilities and experience managing and dealing with conflict.

• Use organizational skills to determine prioritization and appropriate multitasking.

• Focus on scope, tone, and quality of processes and their respective documentation, as well as the associated goals, priorities, deadlines, and weaknesses.

• Ability to work independently, with supervision, on a project of varying complexity.

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QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

At QTS, we're fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom - one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we're innovating to stay ahead of the curve.

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In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting

• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible

• Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days

• Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked

• Pet and Legal Insurance

• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

• Military Benefits Package

• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

• QTS Crisis Fund

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program