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Software Development Manager

Kforce Inc
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026
Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking a Software Development Manager. Responsibilities:

  • Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of software developers
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Oversee workload, performance, and career development plans
  • Drive timely, high-quality project delivery using Agile methodologies
  • Provide technical direction in a .NET / JavaScript (Vue.js) environment with MS SQL and MongoDB backends
  • Champion scalable architecture and best coding practices
  • Partner with business teams to translate needs into actionable development plans
  • Align timelines and priorities with the PMO
  • Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders
  • Maintain high standards through testing, code reviews, and continuous integration
  • Encourage proactive problem-solving and system optimization
  • Promote process improvements to boost team velocity and predictability

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
  • 7 years of experience in software development, including 3 years in a leadership or management role
  • Deep expertise in .NET (C#) and JavaScript frameworks (preferably Vue.js)
  • Strong understanding of MS SQL and MongoDB
  • Proven experience managing Agile development teams
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
  • Passion for mentoring others and building high-performing teams

Preferred Experience

  • Experience working with PMO processes or enterprise project governance
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Azure or other cloud platforms
  • Experience leading hybrid or remote software development teams

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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