Senior Manager, Software Development

About the role

As a Senior Manager of Software Development, you will lead a team of high-performing software engineers and test engineers, creating scalable and high-quality software that powers our compliance services. Your focus will be on scaling the team, improving processes, and delivering a roadmap that aligns with our business goals. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the company’s future by building a team that sets new standards of productivity, quality, and innovation.

What you'll do

• Lead and Develop Talent: Build and scale a high-performing team of developers and testers. You’ll mentor engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and high standards.

• Strategic Growth: Lead the development team during a high-growth phase, ensuring infrastructure and processes can scale effectively. Implement and optimize tools, methodologies, and metrics to drive team productivity and software quality.

• Agile Leadership: Oversee the adoption and refinement of Agile methodologies, ensuring that teams deliver on sprint commitments, streamline delivery processes, and meet business deadlines.

• Continuous Improvement: Implement modern development practices like CI/CD, test-driven development, and automated testing, creating an environment of continuous integration and seamless software delivery.

• Business Alignment: Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure the development team is aligned with product and business priorities, driving outcomes that directly support Harbor Compliance’s strategic objectives.

• Metrics-Driven Management: Utilize KPIs and analytics to monitor developer productivity, code quality, and project delivery times. Set and achieve targets for key development metrics.

• Team and Career Management: Conduct performance reviews, set clear goals, and provide career development plans for team members, ensuring alignment with their personal growth and company needs.

• Innovative Problem Solving: Encourage creative solutions to complex technical challenges, fostering an environment where the team constantly seeks better, faster, and more efficient ways to deliver value.

• Proven Track Record: 7+ years of experience leading software development teams in a high-growth SaaS environment. 

• Leadership and Mentorship: Experience managing teams of diverse engineering talents, from entry-level to senior engineers. A strong passion for mentoring and guiding engineers in their professional growth.

• Technical Expertise: Deep experience with modern development environments, including CI/CD pipelines, test-driven development, automated testing, and cloud technologies (Azure, AWS).

• Agile Mastery: Demonstrated expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies, driving team productivity and efficiency in high-velocity environments.

• Data-Driven Management: Familiarity with performance metrics such as code quality measures, cycle time, and sprint efficiency to track and improve developer performance.

• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Hands-On Experience: Expertise in full-stack development using PHP (CakePHP or Laravel) and frontend (Vue.js or similar) frameworks.
  
  

Why Harbor Compliance

• Be Part of a Fast-Growing Company: Join a high-growth SaaS company where you can make a real impact on business and technology.

• Innovative and Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment that fosters innovation, embraces diversity, and encourages continuous learning.

• Leadership in Compliance Technology: Harbor Compliance is an industry leader in regulatory compliance technology, offering unique opportunities to shape the future of compliance software.

• Competitive Compensation:Our compensation framework rewards top performers and recognizes contributions with merit-based increases and bonuses.

• Total Rewards Package: In addition to base salary, you will receive a compelling benefits package, including healthcare, 401k, generous PTO, and access to ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Career Growth: This role is leveled with Harbor Compliance's career progression framework, with clear pathways for advancement based on performance and impact.

• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility of a remote-first culture with a company that prioritizes work-life balance and offers opportunities for remote collaboration.