Development Manager

About Inhabit

Inhabit is a global proptech software company serving the residential and vacation property management industries. Our team members deliver best-in-class software solutions and services while fostering innovation and collaboration with business leaders and industry experts. Inhabit believes that property managers are central to the success of the residential and vacation housing markets and delivers products built to empower them, their investors, and communities. Come help build the company you want to Inhabit. To learn more, visit Inhabit.com.

About ePremium Insurance

As part of the Inhabit company, ePremium Insurance Agency, LLC has been named one of INC 500s fastest growing privately held companies in the nation and has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Cincinnati, specializing in technology-based renters insurance program management.

The rapid growth of the company has created a wealth of career opportunities. We have a modern, relaxed office environment with premium facilities and tremendous advancement opportunities within the company.

Job Description

The Development Manager plays a crucial role in managing and guiding the software development team within our organization. This position is responsible for fostering a positive and productive work environment, ensuring effective collaboration between the development team, product team, and leadership. The role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, people management skills, and strategic insight. The Development Manager is tasked with translating technical priorities into actionable plans, equitably distributing workload among developers, mentoring junior staff, and upholding the integrity of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This role works closely with the Head of Architecture to ensure that development efforts align with the overarching architectural vision and company objectives. This role is critical in bridging the gap between the architectural vision and practical development execution, ensuring that our software products are not only well-designed but also effectively developed and delivered. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who excels in a collaborative environment and is committed to driving innovation and excellence in software development.

What You'll Do (Functions & Responsibilities)

• Team Management and Development: Lead and manage the development team, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment, and ensuring professional growth and skill development of team members. Develop and track KPIs to continuously improve productivity. Ensure teams are staffed with team members that can meet the needs of their role.
• Liaise with Product Teams and Leadership: Act as a technical advisor to product teams and leadership, providing insights and recommendations to align development efforts with business goals and user needs.
• Triage Challenges: Identify and quickly solve challenges that arise within and between teams that may be affecting timeliness of delivery, quality of delivery, team morale, or clear communication. Proactively report issues to leadership for transparency and support.
• Mentor Developers: Provide guidance and mentorship to developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the team.
• Uphold SDLC: Ensure that all development processes adhere to the established SDLC, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as product, IT, security, and operations, to ensure integrated and efficient software development processes.
• Stay Technologically Informed: Keep abreast of the latest trends and advancements in software development and encourage the team to integrate new and beneficial technologies and methodologies.

What We're Looking For (Minimum qualifications)

• 5+ years experience as a .Net Software Developer, achieving a Senior status.
• 5+ years experience in a management/leadership role.
• Experience in Classic ASP, Web Forms, and modern .NET.
• Previous senior-level experience in managing the development of SaaS software.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of software development processes and methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills; capable of effectively articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience implementing and managing cloud infrastructure and services and deployment pipelines.
• Experience in secure coding best practices, site reliability best practices, and SDLC best practices.

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree preferred; H.S. diploma with equivalent years of experience required

Type

• Full Time, Salaried, Exempt

Location

• Mason, OH; Knoxville, TN; Plano, TX; Alpharetta, GA
• We have an in-office work style, with most team members working in the office from Monday to Thursday and remotely on Friday.

Benefits Include

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with discretionary company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid $25,000.00 life insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Inhabit Employee Discount Programs

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, including providing reasonable accommodations to applicants.

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