Software Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of software developers, helping them grow technically and professionally.
• Manage the full software development lifecycle — from planning and execution to delivery, ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and high quality.
• Collaborate with product management, QA, and operations to align development efforts with business priorities.
• Champion best practices in coding, architecture, and design to ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software.
• Act as a technical resource and problem-solver for your team, especially when tackling complex challenges.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through process enhancements and innovation.
• Carry out performance reviews, offer actionable feedback, and identify growth opportunities for team members.
• Stay on top of emerging technologies and trends, bringing relevant innovations into your team’s work.
• Balance resource allocation, team capacity, and project priorities to deliver results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a leadership role managing software developers.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with: ASP.NET (C#/VB.NET, Web Forms, MVC, Web Services), SQL Server development, JavaScript, and Telerik UI.
• A deep understanding of SOLID principles and software design patterns.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A proven ability to interpret data, make informed decisions, and lead teams through change.
• Comfortable navigating cross-functional collaboration and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in a dynamic environment where adaptability and continuous learning are key.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.
• Bonus: Familiarity with cloud platforms, containers, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, or NetSuite.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• Certifications in project management or software development methodologies are a plus.

About Us

Champro® is a privately-owned sporting goods and apparel manufacturer with over 30 years of experience. We provide high-value, traditional and innovative athletic equipment and apparel through outstanding, integrity-driven customer service. Our business philosophy focuses on our customers and we take pride in offering them the best overall values in team sports products.