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Software Development Manager

Transaction Network Services (TNS)
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026
An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence!

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Software Development Manager to lead a team of developers focused on building and enhancing our suite of Financial Markets software products. This is a hands-on management role that combines technical expertise, people management, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate has strong experience in modern development technologies, team leadership, and software delivery processes.

Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership & Management
    • Directly manage a team of software developers, including hiring, performance reviews, and career development.
    • Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
    • Build and manage a QA function to improve software quality and reliability.
    • Encourage best practices through code reviews, pair programming, and continuous learning
  • Development & Technical Leadership
    • Drive the technical vision and develop an architectural roadmap for the suite of products
    • Contribute directly to development efforts as needed – writing, reviewing and troubleshooting code in Java, Spring, JavaScript (Vue.js or similar) and SQL
    • Lead development initiatives, ensuring quality, scalability and maintainability
    • Guide the team in applying sound engineering practices, code standards and design principles
    • Identify and execute UI/UX improvements to elevate product usability and customer satisfaction
  • Process Improvement & Tooling
    • Develop and refine development processes, including source control, deployment, CI/CD, and environment management
    • Collaborate with internal groups to ensure developers have the necessary hardware, software, and tools
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Serve as the primary escalation point for customer-facing issues from the support team, including direct involvement in investigations and customer communications as needed
    • Work closely with Product Management to translate product requirements into actionable development plans and timelines
    • Communicate project status, risks, and updates to internal stakeholders and customers
Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years years in a managerial or team leadership role
  • Strong hands-on experience with modern web development technologies, including:
    • Java, Spring Framework
    • Vue.js (or similar JavaScript frameworks)
    • PostgreSQL or other relational databases
    • Experience building and maintain web-deployed or SaaS applications.
    • Familiarity with software development best practices, including agile methodologies, CI/CD, version control (Git), and DevOps practices.
    • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
    • Clear, collaborative communication style and willingness to work cross-functionally

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Familiarity with financial markets, exchanges, market data and market data vendor platforms
    • Experience working in a fast-paced software environment.
    • Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
    • Experience improving QA or test automation.

    For this role, we anticipate paying $165,000 - $175,000 annually. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. TNS offers a competitive benefit package including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401K plan with company match.

    If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about!

    TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

    Salary : $165,000 - $175,000

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