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IT Software Engineering Manager

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trustage logoTrustage · Madison, WI
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At TruStage, we're on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what's possible. We need you to help us shape what's next. You'll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future. Join a team that has received numerous awards for being a top place to work: TruStage awards and recognition Job Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Management Lead and mentor multiple development teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Develop and improve team capabilities through mentoring, training, and performance management. Work closely with senior leadership to develop and execute the application development strategy, aligning it with the organization's broader IT and business objectives. Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency within the development process, driving the adoption of new processes, technologies, and methodologies. Influence the technical work direction, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and long-term goals. Work Management Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development activities, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Manage work progress, risks, issues, and dependencies, and communicate status and outcomes to senior leadership and other stakeholders. Remove barriers or impediments for team. Ensure that development work adheres to the highest standards of quality, security, and performances. Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for the teams and technologies within your scope. Technical Oversight Provide advanced technical guidance and support to development teams, particularly in solving complex technical challenges. Ensure that the development teams are adhering to best practices in software engineering, including code quality, testing, and documentations. Drive the continuous improvement of the development environment, including tools, processes, and standards. Stay current with emerging technologies and trends, evaluating their potential impact on the organization's technology stack and development practices. Team Development Manage the performance, career development, and succession planning for team members, ensuring that the organization has the talent needed to meet its future needs. Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration across teams to maximize the effectiveness of the development organization. Conduct regular performance reviews, providing feedback, coaching, and support to help team members grow in their roles. Stakeholder Collaboration Act as the primary point of contact for business units and other IT Teams, ensuring that development efforts are aligned with business priorities. Translate business requirements into technical solutions, working closely with product owners and business analysts to deliver high quality applications. Foster strong relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring that their contributions align with the organization's development goals. Process Improvement Continuously assess and improve development processes, methodologies, and tools to increase efficiency and quality. Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team. Implement and monitor key performance indicators to measure team performance and delivery success. Optimize resource utilization across teams, balancing the need for efficiency with the capacity for innovation and growth. The above statement of duties is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties will be assigned from time to time. Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or related professional work experience. 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3 years in a leadership or management role. Proven track record of leading multiple development teams and delivering complex software initiatives. Proficient understanding of multiple programming languages such as Java, C#, Python or similar, with a deep understanding of software engineering principles. Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies. Understanding of scaled agile technical delivery, technical operations or technical solutions architecture. Strong understanding of version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices. Strong understanding of cloud platforms, such as Azure, and modern application architectures (microservices, RESTful APIs, etc.). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on deliv


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