Manager, Software Development

Description:

Who We Are

Catalis is a leading government Software as a Service (SaaS) and integrated payments provider, powering a wide range of government operations at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels. Our innovative solutions are designed to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve the delivery of government services to the public. At Catalis, we are committed to leveraging technology to make government interactions simpler, faster, and more accessible.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Development Manager to lead and oversee the development team responsible for building and maintaining our next-generation cloud-based Catalis Tax system. The Development Manager will play a key role in developing robust applications using Microsoft stack, React, PostgreSQL, and AWS.

They will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions by fostering strong leadership, collaboration, and technical expertise across the teams. The role also involves delivering scalable applications, managing DevOps pipelines, and coordinating with offshore resources. This position requires excellent leadership skills, strong technical expertise, and hands-on involvement in architecture and implementation strategies.

What You Will Do

1. Team Leadership and Development:

• Provide strong leadership and mentorship to development team.
• Manage team performance and foster a culture of accountability and improvement.
• Collaborate with offshore partners to recruit and retain top talent.
• Lead code reviews, mentor developers, and enforce best practices in coding and design.
• Lead a distributed team, including direct management of offshore development resources, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and delivery across time zones.

2. Technical Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and implement applications using the Microsoft stack (C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, etc.), React, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
• Develop and optimize database schemas, queries, and stored procedures in PostgreSQL.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across application and database layers.
• Ensure adherence to development standards and address technical risks proactively.
• Research and integrate emerging technologies to enhance application performance and scalability.
• Participate directly in hands-on coding and architectural decision-making.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with product management and stakeholders to define project requirements and priorities.
• Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams to ensure effective communication.

4. Process Improvement:

• Participate in Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Drive process improvements to enhance team productivity and software quality.
• Track progress and provide regular updates to leadership.

Requirements:

What You Will Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years in software development with a strong focus on the Microsoft stack, PostgreSQL (or SQL Server), React, and the cloud.
• Proficiency in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, and React.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL (or SQL Server), including database design, optimization, and management.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and service-based architecture.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design principles.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Oversee and optimize CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth and reliable deployments. Collaborate with DevOps engineers to improve build automation, environment consistency, and release processes.
• Experience with SaaS applications or cloud-based systems.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience managing offshore development teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with tax systems or property appraisal methodologies.
• Experience with Blazor WebAssembly.
• Experience with multi-tenant enterprise SaaS systems.
• Experience working with government agencies or in the public sector.

This role is essential for driving the success of our development team and ensuring the delivery of innovative, high-quality software solutions. If you are passionate about leadership, technology, and collaboration, we encourage you to apply.

What we Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment in a mission driven organization
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO (paid time off)
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Paid parental leave
• ABLE matching contributions for the disability community
• Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance and group term life insurance
• Financial and legal assistance through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Opportunities for personal development and career advancement with free access to unlimited courses via Udemy
• The chance to make a significant impact on the delivery of government services and the lives of citizens

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all. All candidates will be considered based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, non-qualifying mental or physical disability, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.