Agate Software is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead the Project Development team through a critical stage of growth and transformation, building a scalable and disciplined development organization that can balance speed, quality, and profitability.
Requirements
- Proven management experience leading development teams in fast-paced, high-growth, or transformational environments.
- Strong technical foundation in SQL, C-Sharp, JavaScript, and modern software development practices (Agile, Scrum).
- Heightened focus on QA processes, validation, and testing prior to project delivery to customers.
- Hands-on expertise with Azure DevOps(Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans, and related tools) to manage workflows, track progress, and enforce standards.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large teams (15+ direct reports) and build scalable leadership structures.
- Experience balancing speed, quality, and profitability in project-based delivery models.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to create structure in ambiguous environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Project Development team, building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Design and implement a pod-lead structure to scale leadership capacity and ensure team members have clear growth paths.
- Standardize development processes and enforce consistent delivery practices, ensuring predictability and scalability across projects.
- Partner with Project Management and other functional and cross functional stakeholders to balance delivery speed, scope, and customer satisfaction while protecting developer bandwidth and morale.
- Drive efficient utilization of developer resources to meet profitability and margin targets.
- Build and maintain data-driven dashboards to track velocity, defects, utilization, and delivery performance.
- Ensure compliance with government contract requirements, security standards, and auditability.
Other
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills - able to influence stakeholders across Product, Project Management, BizOps, and Sales.
- Diversity commitment: We believe our strength lies in the diversity of our team.
- Equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment.
- All individuals who embrace innovation and intellectual curiosity are invited to bring their unique personal and professional experiences to the table.
- Report regularly to senior leadership on delivery outcomes, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
