Aldridge is seeking an experienced and dedicated Development Manager to lead their talented team of software engineers, oversee, maintain, and enhance critical business applications, and spearhead the strategic use of integration and low-code platforms to drive efficiency and innovation.
Requirements
- React/Mendix, N8N, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, Microsoft SQL Server
- Experience with low-code development platforms and IPAAS (Integration Platform as a Service) strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance, architectural oversight, and hands-on support to the development team.
- Oversee the complete development lifecycle (design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance) of our existing React-based applications.
- Ensure the stability, performance, and security of our Microsoft SQL backend.
- Manage backlog grooming, sprint planning, and resource allocation to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
- Establish and enforce development best practices, coding standards, and deployment processes.
- Lead the governance and strategic implementation of our IPAAS solution (Workato) to build robust, scalable integrations.
- Champion our low-code platform (Mendix), identifying opportunities to rapidly deliver business value and empowering the team to build effectively.
Other
- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of application engineers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing culture.
- Conduct regular check-ins and professional development planning for all team members.
- Partner with business leaders and teams to understand application requirements, prioritize initiatives, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Communicate effectively with IT leadership and business units on project status, risks, and strategies.
- Proven experience (3+ years) in a software development leadership or management role, with a strong track record of successfully managing and mentoring engineering teams.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
