Manager Software Development

$133,661 - $219,586/Yr

Altice USA - Bethpage, NY

Full-time - Manager

Bethpage, NY

Telecommunications

About the position

The Manager of Software Development at Optimum is a leadership role focused on guiding a talented engineering team to deliver innovative software solutions. This position involves driving the development and execution of the technology roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality product delivery that aligns with customer needs and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead effective brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas and solutions.
• Drive multi-scrum technology feasibility, delivery, and quality in partnership with product and design teams.
• Establish and gain acceptance for technology roadmaps aligned with product roadmaps.
• Establish and gain acceptance for technical solutions, serving as a go-to expert for specific capabilities.
• Articulate technology vision, principles, and roadmaps to diverse audiences, tailoring communication appropriately.
• Achieve objectively good negotiation results efficiently while maintaining relationships and driving decision-making.
• Effectively and respectfully drive technical team interactions, persuasively influencing architecture, software design, implementation, and incident recovery.
• Advise team members on the quality of software designs, code, tests, and documentation.
• Proactively build strong relationships with product, design, and business/operations counterparts within and across teams.
• Understand and articulate the financial benefits and costs of capabilities, incorporating this information into decision-making.
• Thoroughly vet and refine requirements to clearly articulate their intent.
• Establish clear cost and time commitments to stakeholders, ensuring they are met with assistance.
• Consistently communicate with stakeholders about expectations and proactively share knowledge to elevate others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum seven years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong technical background in relevant technologies (e.g., Go, Java, cloud platforms, CI/CD).
• Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, foster collaboration, and drive results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication to different audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on finding creative solutions to complex challenges.
• Experience managing software development projects, including scoping, planning, and execution.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.