Software Development Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Software Development Manager

Client : Texas Education Agency - William B. Travis State Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas

Location :

Hybrid – Primarily remote, with occasional on-site meetings in Austin, TX . Candidate must be based in the United States.

Start Date : September 1, 2025

End Date : August 31, 2026

Contract may be extended up to three additional years based on program performance.

Pay : $160,000 - $170,000 - benefits included

Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Development Manager to lead the development and maintenance of multiple enterprise applications simultaneously. This role involves managing a blended team of full-time and contracted developers, applying SDLC best practices, and ensuring alignment with business goals.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in .NET technologies and relational databases , combined with excellent leadership and communication skills to collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and manage multiple software development teams across enterprise applications.

Oversee the full software development life-cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering to deployment and support.

Build robust, custom business applications from the ground up.

Collaborate with program area stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

Provide hands-on technical guidance in technologies such as .NET and relational SQL databases.

Lead development of ETL processes and data centralization for reporting consumption.

Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with contracted development resources.

Ensure code quality, security, and performance through code reviews and best practices.

Develop and track project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.

Soft Skills :

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.

Minimum Qualifications :

10 years – Enterprise Software Development Life Cycle experience.

10 years – Hands-on experience with .NET (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core).

10 years – Effective verbal and written communication with customers and teams.

5 years – Estimating work with accurate timelines and resource requirements.

5 years – Experience with Agile / Scrum and traditional SDLC methodologies.

5 years – Proficiency in ETL and relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL).

5 years – Experience managing both full-time and contract developers.

5 years – Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and version control (e.g., Jenkins, Bitbucket).

3 years – Leadership or management role overseeing enterprise development teams.

Preferred Qualifications :

5 years – Government or Education enterprise solutions experience.

3 years – Experience with Blazor Server or Blazor WSM.

2 years – Power BI experience.

Understanding of cloud platforms, including but not limited to Power BI.

Company Description

Founded in 2008, MKS2 Technologies is a technology business providing services to the Federal Government and commercial clients. At MKS2 Technologies, we help our clients define their Mission, we use existing and new domain Knowledge, we formulate new client Strategies, and then we implement Solutions.

Company Description

Founded in 2008, MKS2 Technologies is a technology business providing services to the Federal Government and commercial clients. At MKS2 Technologies, we help our clients define their Mission, we use existing and new domain Knowledge, we formulate new client Strategies, and then we implement Solutions.