What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Development Manager position at Motivity?
Full-time (Location: Remote)
About Us
At Motivity, we're a mission-driven team of clinicians, researchers, and engineers dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals with autism and other developmental disorders. We build a comprehensive, all-in-one platform for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) providers that streamlines everything from clinical data collection to practice management. Our engineering culture is built on a deep respect for the clinicians we serve, a passion for solving complex problems, and a commitment to shipping high-quality, reliable software that truly makes a difference.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and empathetic Software Development Manager to lead our growing international engineering team. In this role, you will serve as the bridge between our technical talent and our business goals, ensuring our engineers have the support, processes, and clarity they need to thrive.
You will be managing a distributed team of Engineers and SDETs spanning three continents. This is a pivotal role where you will champion agile best practices, mentor developers in their career growth, and ensure the smooth delivery of features that improve the lives of our users. If you are a leader who loves cultivating talent, optimizing workflows, and fostering a collaborative remote culture, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Conduct weekly 1-on-1s to support individual growth, provide regular feedback, and guide career development for your direct reports.
- Agile Process Management: Lead team huddles and manage our development workflow using Kanban. You will be responsible for maintaining the health of our board and driving continuous process improvements.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with the Product Management team to align on upcoming features, roadmaps, and delivery timelines.
- Operational Excellence: Manage supporting toolsets (specifically Jira) to ensure transparency and efficiency across the team.
- Global Team Management: Coordinate and lead an international team of engineers and SDETs across three continents, ensuring effective communication across time zones.
- Hiring & Onboarding: Lead the recruitment process for new engineering talent and manage the onboarding of new hires to set them up for success.
- Support Coordination: Coordinate support activities, ensuring critical issues are prioritized and resolved without derailing product momentum.
- Customer Interactions: Collaborate directly with our Customer Success and Support teams on customer escalations and implementation, which includes interacting with customers directly as needed.
While this is a management role, familiarity with our ecosystem is key to understanding the challenges your team faces. Our platform relies on:
- Cloud: Azure cloud environment
- Language: F# (Functional-first approach)
- Frameworks: .Net, Microsoft Orleans, WebSharper
- Management Experience: Proven experience managing software development teams, preferably in a remote, distributed environment.
- Project Management Skills: Strong proficiency with Agile methodologies, preferably Kanban, and experience managing workflows in Jira.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- People-First Mindset: A genuine passion for mentoring, fostering collaboration, and helping engineers reach their full potential.
- Technical Literacy: Sufficient technical background to understand architectural discussions and roadblocks within a .NET/Azure environment.
- Full-Stack Roots: Previous experience working in Full-Stack developer roles, giving you a deeper understanding of the developer experience.
- Global Experience: Prior experience managing or working within international teams across multiple time zones.
- Functional Programming: Familiarity with F# or other functional programming languages.
Join us and build a product that truly helps the helpers. We're a thriving, mission-driven startup and this is your chance to get on board. As part of our talented and driven international team, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote company, working from wherever you're most comfortable. We support our team with competitive benefits, including comprehensive health care, a 401k plan, parental leave, and an open time-off policy, because we believe in taking care of the people who take care of our mission.
Please note that specific benefits may vary depending on your country or region.