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Our rich relationship with our client includes helping them hire the best talent and, for this reason, we are seeking a Software Development Manager to join our client as a permanent employee in Alpharetta, Georgia.

 

You will be responsible for building and maintaining software products for mobile banking.  Building and maintaining our client’s products include development of new features and enhancements, maintenance and support of existing features, technical design and documentation, integration, deployment and testing.

 

You will provide leadership and direction for a Team of Developers, Test Engineers, Team Leads and Technical Leads, as well as work alongside Project Managers, Agile Coaches, Product Delivery Managers and Architects to ensure project delivery. You will meet regularly with each of them to provide feedback and mentoring, ensure they receive appropriate training and that their career development goals are met.  You are responsible for continuously improving the processes and tools used by Developers and Test Engineers to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, with high quality and on time.  To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have a passion for delivering market leading software products.

 

You will also be responsible for defining the development and test approach within assigned projects, and disciplines through knowledge of industry best practices.  You’ll act as an escalation point for project level issues, and proactively engage with stakeholders and other teams to ensure that technical risks are mitigated and impediments resolved. You will be required to respond to occasional requests for additional off-hour work in the event of an emergency client incident or critical business need.

 

Technical Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• 2+ years of experience in people management.
• An advanced understanding of processes and practices which contribute to the reliability, maintainability, security, simplicity, performance, and testability of software.
• Experience in delivering via complete software development life cycles, with methodologies like Agile, Scrum, Extreme Programming.
• An advanced understanding of IT environments, mobile devices, server technologies, security, performance.
• Financial services industry experience, familiarity with eFinance applications, understanding of ecommerce implementation considerations, and project management experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project Office Suite). 
• Demonstrated success in defining and implementing process improvements.
• Deep understanding of issues involved in delivering, deploying and supporting an integrated suite of products.
• Demonstrated success in establishing standards for SW Product and Process metrics and implementing process (preferable).
• Domain knowledge in the banking, finance, payments, mobile applications (preferable).
• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Computer Sciences or relevant work experience.
• Strong understanding of general IT environments, including Mobile applications, server technologies, Security, performance.
• App Store deployment knowledge desirable

 

Converge Technology Solutions offers equal opportunity to employees and applicants regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Converge Technology Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party vendors associated with fees.