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Software Engineering Manager - Charlestown
Job Number: 2017-28682
Category: Information Technology
Location: Charlestown, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: ForHealth Consulting
Department: School - IT-CHCF/IT Engineering - W875025
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 76
Union Code: ..
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: April 7, 2017

Overview:

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Director or designee, the Software Engineering Manager is responsible for providing technical leadership and mentoring a team of 10+ talented engineers in the engineering team of the IT Department of UMass Medical School  UMMS is dedicated to a broad variety of development efforts for UMass Med School and Commonwealth. This position calls for an innovative and results oriented leader who is passionate about technology and able to thrive and succeed in a fast paced environment. The Software Development Manager will work within tightly integrated teams that use a Scrum Framework to actively deliver value and positive outcomes for our clients. The position will also work with many systems and technologies with a strong emphasis on web-based application/product development and utilize technologies such as C#/.NET, MS SQL, and JavaScript frameworks.

Responsibilities:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Manage and lead assigned staff. In collaboration with the director, hire, train, rate performance, and take disciplinary action. Provide technical leadership and mentor software developers.
  • Technical ownership of many of UMMS’ software products and applications
  • Contribute in the architecture, design and technology direction of our products
  • Hands-on development with C#/.NET, JavaScript, SQL Server and Web Technologies
  • Responsible for development and delivery in an agile environment
  • Implement best practices for software development including unit testing, code reviews, tracking of code coverage and other metrics
  • Participate and guide teams for better automated testing and continuous integration
  • Work closely with other members of the management team to guide and support UMMS product development.
  • Participate in building world class software development capabilities that will lead the way in creating significant improvements in UMMS technology.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management Systems, a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7 years of experience in design, delivery, and implementation of business applications and/or technology solutions in an integrated multi-vendor environment are essential
  • 3 years of management/supervisory responsibility for the development, implementation, and support of software applications/products
  • Up to date hands-on development experience with C#/.NET, MS SQL and web technologies
  • Design and architecture experience for web-based scalable multi-tier systems
  • Deep understanding of software development lifecycle and thorough understanding of Software design principles
  • Must have experience with Agile Development methodologies; preferably Scrum
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and lead high performing teams of talented developers
  • Effective verbal and written communication competence, including demonstrated experience in presentation to diverse audiences
  • Ability to travel to off-site locations

Additional Information:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current hands-on experience with latest web technologies
  • 8+ years of experience with C#/.NET/ASP.NET/MVC
  • 5+ years’ experience with MS SQL
  • 3+ years of recent experience managing and mentoring software developers
  • Experience with state health services agencies and working directly with user programs and program development would be highly beneficial

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