Software Development Manager

PGS Worldwide is actively seeking a skilled Software Development Manager to support ongoing projects for an Aerospace leader in Washington, DC. This is an initial 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity and I will respond immediately to all qualified candidates.

Job Description:

• We are in search of a proactive and strategic-minded Software Development Manager to lead our Software Development initiatives. As a Software Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the direction of our software projects, ensuring they align with our business goals and meet the highest standards of quality.
• Effectively leads teams of software developers through Software Development Life Cycles.
• Actively participates in and/or manages all phases of initiatives including requirements, design, construction, unit testing, QA testing, deployment and on-going maintenance.
• Manages quality of Software Development to minimize risks and ensure that the deployed code is fully functional, efficient, scalable and robust.
• Creates and/or reviews technical assessments, rough order of magnitudes and high-level requirements for assigned projects.
• Works with and may lead High Performance Teams to develop, track and deliver project plans and project deliverables. Appropriately delegates project tasks and provides guidance to build strong leadership and team skills within the project teams.
• Availability for on-call to lead teams to resolution for production outage incidents.
• Performs all duties inherent in a supervisory role. Ensures appropriate hiring, onboarding, training/cross training, establishes and evaluates team member performance, promotions, salary actions and terminations.
• May also be responsible for tasks/activities as assigned by senior management.
• Mentoring of team members assigned to team.
• Position will be hybrid with at least 3 days a week onsite .

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 8+ years of successful experience in Software Development with at least three years’ experience in a management or lead role; or 12 years position specific work experience with at least three years management experience.
• Knowledge of software configuration management processes.
• Knowledge of software, application or system integration process and testing.
• Ability to coach and mentor employees.
• Understanding of software design and development, object oriented analysis and design, and application architecture with technologies and programming languages including, but not limited to; Java, .NET, Angular/React, JavaScript.
• Familiar with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.
• Proven experience as a Software Development Manager or a similar leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience configuring Software Applications and Systems.
• Experience drafting technical instructions, technical designs and other technical documentation.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with partners and government officials.
• Working at least 50% of pay period hours in the office (3 one week/2 one week).
• An active Secret clearance; ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• An IAT II certification as specified in the DoD 8570.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Common Access Card (CAC), badge access to the customer’s facility, and a SSP network account in good standing.

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 8+ years of successful experience in Software Development with at least three years’ experience in a management or lead role.
• Project Management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.
• Self-Starting, proactive approach to tasks.
• Strong learning capacity for software tools and technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
• CompTIA Security+ CE Certification.
• Experience applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

Job ID: 6429

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Foundedcompany, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service, and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.