Software Development Manager

About the position

Assured Guaranty is seeking a development manager with proven ability to lead development through all aspects of the SDLC process. This includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of our enterprise systems with a focus on providing value to business. This person will need to work closely with business analysts, product owners, and development teams to deliver high quality technical solutions. We are looking for someone who is hands-on, has a passion for technology, and can collaborate across the firm utilizing strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software development, integration, and testing activities.
• Manage developers in the context of an agile development process.
• Design performant and maintainable technical solutions.
• Develop technology standards and coach developers on adherence.
• Set performance objectives and evaluate performance against them.
• Mentor less experienced team members and participate in development as necessary.
• Communicate with business stakeholders to create and prioritize development backlogs.

Requirements

• Experience designing and delivering applications in a cloud-based environment (AWS, Azure)
• Experience building solutions in C#, JavaScript, and Python.
• Experience building microservices, event driven systems, domain models, and user interfaces.
• Experience with front end JavaScript frameworks such as React and Material UI.
• Experience with SQL Server, MongoDB, and Kafka a plus.
• Experience delivering applications with automated testing and delivery pipelines.
• Application lifecycle management in agile teams using industry standard tools such as Jira, Git Hub, or Azure DevOps
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in financial services or insurance preferred.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus