Evolver

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Software Development Manager Location: Remote (U.S. only) Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance (U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident required) Job Summary We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead and support multiple software development teams delivering high-value solutions for our federal health IT customer. This role is focused on people leadership, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration-ensuring teams are well-supported, engaged, and aligned with business priorities. The ideal candidate has proven experience managing multiple teams, guiding technical conversations without needing to "be the coder," and fostering an environment where developers, business owners, and technical partners work together effectively. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & People Management • Provide direct management to multiple software developers across teams. • Conduct regular 1:1s and team meetings to mentor, coach, and guide professional growth. • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Ensure teams are empowered to bring forward new ideas and solutions. • Monitor team health, morale, and performance, and proactively address challenges. Agile & Process Leadership • Actively participate in and support multiple Scrum teams, attending sprint ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews). • Partner with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to ensure smooth sprint execution and delivery alignment. • Prioritize and sequence work across teams in collaboration with business owners and project managers. • Champion best practices in Agile delivery, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and DevOps collaboration. Stakeholder Engagement • Serve as liaison between development teams, government business owners, project management, and technical groups (e.g., security, DevOps, infrastructure). • Help business stakeholders refine priorities and make informed decisions with technical input. • Translate business goals into actionable plans for development teams. • Communicate team progress, risks, dependencies, and issues clearly to leadership and stakeholders. Technical & Strategic Guidance • Collaborate with technical leads and architects to ensure teams align with enterprise standards and architectural direction. • Stay informed on industry trends and federal health IT initiatives to help guide strategic planning. • Ensure that development, DevOps, and security considerations are well-integrated into delivery. Required Qualifications • 12 years of professional IT experience, with at least 5+ years in software engineering team management. • 5 years of experience managing multiple distributed Agile teams (remote team management experience strongly preferred). • 5 years of experience mentoring, coaching, and developing technical staff. • 5 Years of experience in software engineering principles, Agile methodologies, and SDLC. • U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident with the ablity to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with federal health IT programs and regulations. • Experience engaging with technical teams (DevOps, Security, Cloud, Infrastructure) in an oversight or collaborative capacity. • Understanding of Java/J2EE, AWS hosting/monitoring, and DevOps practices (not required to code, but able to guide). • SAFe or other scaled Agile framework experience. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Experience working in a government contracting environment a plus. Company DescriptionEvolver is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.