Manager of Software Development

Manager of Software Development

The Sonic Automotive DUCKS (Developing Useful Code Known as Software) team is responsible for delivering dealership insights and developing pricing optimization solutions along with other projects. We are currently working on building out Sonics next generation pricing platform and integrating with the companys data analytics capabilities. The Manager of Software Development will oversee a team of developers data engineers data scientists and analysts across multiple projects and initiatives. The position requires a fast learner as we are constantly expanding the types of technologies used within the group. We need someone who enjoys owning complicated problems and working with other team members to achieve solutions.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage a development effort designing and enhancing large scale applications developed in multiple languages and technologies
• Drive team direction around technologies and solutioning problems
• Participate fully in agile software development team and rituals; actively participate in all ceremonies review user stories participate in planning sessions estimate effort for stories / tasks etc.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with latest industry standards & best practices for code structure quality organization performance and security
• Support software releases end-to-end including monitoring and defect resolution when needed
• Perform peer code review and participate in team code reviews
• Own the deployment process release early release quickly iterate and improve the product
• Manage relationships with core business users and product owners to co-deliver meaningful technology solutions
• Be the example of how you expect your team to care for one another and collaborate within a team environment
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications: 

• 8 years of experience as a software engineer
• 4 years of experience leading/managing a team
• Embrace servant leadership: share power with the team and help teammates develop and perform as highly as possible
• Experience leading across multiple stacks and technologies (development data devops etc)
• Experience with Python API frameworks (either fastAPI or flask)
• Experience working with multiple data stores (relational noSQL etc)
• Experience directly interacting with business users and product owners
• 5 years of experience in application design and a strong familiarity with design patterns
• 5 years building high-traffic enterprise applications
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or related disciplines; extensive directly related experience may be considered in-lieu of degree(s).
• Excellent organizational technical financial interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to think strategically and critically.
• Experience with continuous delivery tools
• Experience with test automation
• Multiple years development with Cloud technologies (Azure is preferred)

Desired Qualifications:

• Automotive industry experience
• Previous experience modernizing applications

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time