Software Development Manager

Company: CPI Card Group
Location: Nashville
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Manages development work and leads a team of developers responsible for software platform development and core application support within a business group. Development efforts include building new software functionality, enabling effective system integrations, improving system security and enhancing existing software application performance and capability.The Development Manager is accountable for the definition and prioritization of development work, as well as ensuring timely and effective execution of all development projects. The Development Manager is hands-on with a broad and deep understanding of development languages, tools, processes and best practices.The role leads and manages the team responsible for developing, testing, troubleshooting and improving software applications that support critical business operations. The role is also responsible for representing Development with internal cross-functional leaders and external partners, ensuring the Development team contributes to business success, meeting the needs of group stakeholders and building capability within the group.--- Prioritize and clearly define work responsibilities for the team. Provide accurate time and resource estimates for projects. --- Manage team members with focus on leadership and operational excellence. Responsible for team career development, training, mentoring, performance reviews, hiring, etc.--- Standardize analysis, design, development, testing and release processes within the team--- Allocate development team resources and sets delivery schedules to meet requirements.--- Act as technical resource to team members, resolving complex challenges and ensuring the team utilizes secure coding practices and best practice development techniques --- Partner effectively with product managers, architects, business partners and stakeholders to plan product releases, deliver high quality results, meet all project requirements & deadlines and ensure development efforts optimized to support business needs and objectives--- Ensure all development projects and applications are fully documented, meet high level design requirements (e.g. data, customer experience, architecture, security, quality & operations), as well as regulatory & industry standards, so projects are fit for purpose upon leaving testing & transitioning to production.--- Ensure all new development goes through an appropriate testing process and have solid release plans for hand-over to live operations.--- Proactively keep abreast of industry developments, skills and technologies and share information, ideas, and best practice with other development team members and departments to improve skills and avoid single points of failure.--- Provide input into the design of software systems, offering advice and thoughts and providing feedback from conception through to implementation.--- B.S. or MS Degree in Information Technology or equivalent work experience--- At least 8 years demonstrated success in related IT profession, including 5-7 years of hands on experience in software development --- Experience developing and/or mentoring others and building technical capabilities of less experienced colleagues--- Expert in development methodologies (including Agile) and managing all aspects of development lifecycle including design, testing, deployment, support and documentation--- Expert in object oriented programming and service oriented architecture--- Ability to successfully plan, organize, prioritize, execute and delegate work; responding to changing needs and balance competing priorities.--- Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats with multiple stakeholders, include team members, peers, business stakeholders, vendors, leadership and customers--- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft .NET technologies, C#, MS SQL Server, Java, Python, CSS and Web technologies.--- Strong problem solving and root-cause mindset, having the ability to drive into issues when appropriate and deliver a high level of end-user support--- Ability to understand business requirements and provide creative technical solutions that work within the technical boundaries.--- Strong understanding of network and client/server application interactions.--- Strong skills in Object Relational Mapping, OO analysis and OO Design.--- Experience and familiarity with design and development of web services and browser-based applications--- Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work, both personally and at a team levelThis role requires the ability to work from home in a virtual environment, where the following is required;--- reliable high-speed internet access (hotspot not acceptable)--- dedicated distraction-free home work environmentWhile this is work from home, this resource would need to be located in or near the Nashville area.Company Overview:CPI Card Group-- is a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions delivered physically, digitally and on-demand. CPI helps our customers foster connections and build their brands through innovative and reliable solutions, including financial payment cards, personalization and fulfillment, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) instant issuance. CPI has more than 20 years of experience in the payments market and is a trusted partner to financial institutions and payments services providers. Serving customers from locations throughout the United States, CPI has a large network of high security facilities, each of which is certified by one or more of the payment brands: Visa, Mastercard--, American Express and Discover--. Learn more at www.cpicardgroup.com.The health and safety of our employees continues to be a top priority at CPI Card Group as we face the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Across our production and fulfillment facilities we have implemented procedures such as enhanced cleaning, daily temperature checks, social distancing measures, and required face masks for all individuals onsite in our facilities. We also continue to monitor federal, state and local health and safety guidelines and requirements to adjust our procedures as necessary. These are just a few examples of our commitment to the safety and health of our workplaces.BenefitsCompetitive pay rates and an inclusive, empowering and rewarding culture. Solid benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, FSA, HSA, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement and 401K with a competitive company match percentage.CPI is an EEO Employer. A complete background including drug screen is contingent upon hire

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