We’re searching for a Software Engineering Manager to support our client at the Washington Navy Yard. This is a hybrid position requiring at least 50% of pay period hours in the office (3 days one week/2 days one week).

The Role: As a Software Engineering Manager to lead our software development initiatives. 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

· 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

· 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

· Familiar with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies

· 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

Required Skills:

Have found that success in this position requires:

· Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in software engineering with 3 years in a management or lead role, or 12 years’ experience in software development with at least 3 years’ experience in a management or lead role.

· 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

· Knowledge of software configuration management processes

· Knowledge of software, application or system integration process and testing

· Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with partners and government officials

· Ability to coach and mentor employees

· An active DoD Secret Security Clearance; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance

· Working at least 50% of pay period hours in the office (3 one week/2 one week)

· An IAT II certification as specified in the DoD 8570

Preferred Skills and Education:

Additional education, experience, and skills that will further contribute to your success include:

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

· Experience applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $155,133.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 8 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Software Engineering: 5 years (Required)
• management or lead role: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• DoD 8570 IAT II certification (e.g. CompTIA Security CE) (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374