Manager of Software Development overseeing engineering team at FTI, enhancing mission capabilities. Leading software lifecycles from design to deployment for complex tech solutions.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of software engineers across the full lifecycle of software development, from planning through deployment.
Contribute directly to software design, development, testing, and implementation activities.
Ensure adherence to engineering best practices including coding standards, version control, code reviews, and documentation.
Support the adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and development methodologies that strengthen the team’s technical capabilities.
Work closely with product management, design, operations, and other internal teams to identify and prioritize features and enhancements.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to maintain stability, performance, and reliability across applications.
Present project progress, roadblocks, and solutions to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Identify and integrate tools and technologies that improve team efficiency and customer delivery.
Partner with internal customers and operations to strengthen transparency, collaboration, and customer intimacy.
Maintain a working understanding of FTI’s technology offerings and identify opportunities to support current and emerging customer needs.
Clearly articulates the team’s vision and strategy, makes informed and timely decisions, addresses and resolves conflicts within the team promptly and fairly, and empowers team members by delegating responsibilities and encouraging autonomy.
Develops and maintains strong, trusting relationships with team members by taking the time to understand each team member's interests, motivations, strengths, and areas for improvement.
Demonstrates adaptability and a positive attitude toward change, clearly communicating and setting a tone for the team.
Proactively identifies and provides opportunities for team members' professional and personal growth by establishing specific mentoring goals and creating a plan to achieve them.
Establishes SMART goals ensuring each member understands their individual responsibilities and how these goals align with and impact company objectives.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to maintain open lines of communication and to assess progress, provide feedback, coaching and address any issues.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
Five-plus years of hands-on software engineering experience.
Two-plus years in a leadership or managerial role.
Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or TypeScript/Angular.
Experience building containerized, cloud-native services using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, or similar).
Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
Experience with distributed systems or message bus technologies (Kafka, Redis, or equivalent).
Hands-on experience with relational or NoSQL databases and modeling complex data relationships.
Experience deploying or supporting applications in secure or disconnected environments (IL4 through IL6 or comparable edge conditions).
Fluency with modern data serialization formats such as JSON, Protobuf, GeoJSON, or KML.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to design and implement robust software solutions.
Strong communication skills and comfort presenting to customers.
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and with external partners.
Knowledge of FAR and related federal policies.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active Secret Clearance.
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