The Software Development Manager will lead a team of developers and testers, oversee the SDLC, manage scrum activities, and drive best practices in web development.
We are HCSS. For the last 40 years, we have been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Based in Sugar Land, TX, our mission is helping customers achieve excellence through our proven customer-centric, end-to-end solutions and exceptionally helpful service, while providing a great life for our employees. With this mission at the core of everything we do, HCSS is a pioneer and leader in the construction software space and a consistently recognized employer. We have earned Best Companies to Work for in Texas honors for 18 consecutive years and have been named a USA Today Top Workplace. HCSS has also been recognized by Built In as a Best Place to Work in Greater Houston and by Construction Executive for our technology innovation, reflecting our strong culture, industry leadership, and commitment to excellence.
WHO WE NEED:
HCSS is looking for a Software Development Manager who is eager to jump in and lead the HeavyJob team and coach a group of 8 - 10 people (developers and testers).
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in Web Development:
- .NET (Web Development), C#, React, Azure
- 1 - 2 years of experience managing direct reports
- Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing technical teams
- Strong understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and hands-on experience leading agile practices (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews)
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to anticipating technical challenges and opportunities for improvement
Role Responsibilities:
- Build relationships, coach, and develop your team members through regular 1:1s
- Take responsibility for all aspects of the SDLC, including leading/overseeing all scrum activities (stand-up, sprint planning, retrospectives, sprint reviews, stakeholder meetings)
- Collaborate with the Technical Product Manager to establish the roadmap of your assigned apps and services
- Acting as the point of contact for the project(s) you'll be responsible for, and responding to queries from within and outside the department
- Drive adoption of best practices, including offline-first design, efficient networking, and app lifecycle management
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to travel to the Sugar Land, TX office roughly once per quarter.
BENEFITS & PERKS:
Part of our mission is to provide a great life for our employees. We believe that when our people are happy, they do their best work. Some of the benefits and perks we offer include:
- Flexibility to work Remotely
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-paid and employee-paid options
- Paid holidays, sick days, and personal time off
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection and inclusion
- On-site amenities including a covered basketball court, soccer field, track, pickleball/tennis courts, gym, etc.
- Dog-friendly campus and WiFi-accessible courtyards
- 401(k) with a 5% company match
- Coverage for employee professional development and wellness
- And more!
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