Software Development Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Software Development Manager in Jacksonville, FL.

Summary:
We're looking for a technical leader who enjoys building high-performing engineering teams while remaining actively involved in software design and architecture. This is a player-coach opportunity where you'll balance engineering leadership with hands-on technical contributions, helping drive cloud-native application development and mentoring a growing team of developers.

You'll partner closely with Product, Architecture, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable software solutions, modernize existing applications, and establish engineering best practices. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, coaching engineers, and influencing technology strategy.

Key Tasks:
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture
* Serve as the technical leader for application architecture, solution design, and software delivery
* Remain hands-on by participating in architecture discussions, code reviews, technical troubleshooting, and strategic development initiatives
* Guide the modernization of enterprise applications utilizing Microsoft Azure and cloud-native technologies
* Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and business stakeholders to translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions
* Drive engineering best practices across software design, testing, code quality, security, and CI/CD
* Support Agile delivery by helping prioritize work, remove technical roadblocks, and ensure successful project execution
* Champion continuous improvement through process optimization, automation, and adoption of modern development tools
* Coach junior engineers while helping elevate the team's overall technical capabilities
* Ensure production applications remain secure, reliable, and highly available

REQUIREMENTS:
Current technologies include:
* Microsoft Azure
* .NET/C#
* ASP.NET Core
* Azure App Services
* Azure Service Bus
* REST APIs
* Microsoft SQL Server
* Azure Cosmos DB
* Azure DevOps
* GitHub Copilot and Claude AI
* Modern CI/CD and DevSecOps practices
* While there is a small amount of legacy application support, the majority of new development is focused on building scalable cloud-first solutions

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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