Software Development Manager

Overview

Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. We look at the entire facilityinside and outand can impact 70% of what a building operator allocates critical budget dollars toward, including : Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable energy, and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting, net zero strategies, and sustainability planning; roofing, solar, HVAC assessment management, pavement, building envelope, data center optimization, and EV charging; lighting / LED retrofits, HVAC / mechanical systems, and BMS / BAS improvements and implementation.

About the Role :

We are seeking a strategic and technically proficient Software Development Manager to lead our engineering team in Houston. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and business, and who can guide teams through the full software development lifecycleincluding AI-driven initiativeswhile interfacing directly with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers working across Ruby on Rails, React, and PostgreSQL stacks.
• Proactively communicate team progress and technical details to executive leadership, translating team-level activities into strategic updates for senior stakeholders.
• Act as a product owner for two software product lines : triage, adjudicate, and prioritize incoming business requests, break down problems, and funnel work to the team effectively.
• Architect scalable, forward-looking solutions that address current and future business needs.
• Drive the implementation of AI-enhanced SDLC practices, ensuring intelligent and efficient development workflows.
• Interface regularly with executive leadership to align technical strategy with business objectives.
• Oversee technology demand governance, ensuring prioritization and resource alignment across initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business needs into actionable development plans.
• Oversee project planning, sprint execution, code reviews, and deployment strategies.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture.
• Ensure software quality, security, and maintainability across all projects.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Why Join Us?

$180,000 - $200,000 a year

Note : Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

What else can we offer you?

We offer a fantastic lineup of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401k Matching, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, and a flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees). Working at Mantis also brings tremendous professional development opportunities that allow you to make a real impact on both the company and your career!

Not sure you meet every single requirement?

Were committed to building an inclusive and equitable teamso if this role excites you, wed love to hear from you, even if your experience doesnt match every single qualification.

Not sure you meet every single requirement? Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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