About this opportunity
Do it Best lists this Manager of Software Development opportunity in fort wayne, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Level: Salary
Division / Department: IT
Reporting to position: Director of Software Development
Travel: N/A
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Manager of Software Development to lead a team of approximately 10 talented Senior Software Engineers and Software Engineers. In this role, you will drive technical excellence, foster collaboration, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions that align with our strategic goals.
You will serve as both a technical leader and a people manager—empowering your team to grow, maintaining a culture of innovation and accountability, and ensuring the right balance between speed, quality, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers, providing regular feedback, coaching, and career development guidance.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team culture.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and goal-setting sessions.
Project & Delivery Management
Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle- from design and development to deployment and maintenance.
Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and QA to ensure timely and successful delivery of software releases.
Prioritize projects, allocate resources effectively, and manage competing demands across the team.
Ensure technical decisions align with business objectives and long-term architecture goals.
Technical Leadership
Provide hands-on technical guidance, code reviews, and architecture oversight as needed.
Champion engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, automation, and CI/CD.
Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and workflows.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to guide technical direction.
Collaboration & Communication
Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical deliverables.
Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Represent the engineering team in planning sessions, roadmap discussions, and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
7+ years of professional software development experience.
2+ years of experience managing or leading software engineering teams.
Proven ability to lead teams through complex technical projects from inception to delivery.
Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including delivery frameworks, DevOps, and cloud-based architectures.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Preferred
Experience leading distributed or hybrid teams.
Hands-on experience with C#, Java, SQL, Event-driven Architecture, and cloud services.
Prior experience in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.
Knowledge of retail and distribution business processes.
Benefits Available To You
Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
Paid time off to foster work/life balance
Profit sharing
Bonus Pay opportunities
Retirement funding opportunities
Education reimbursement
Health club reimbursement
Career advancement opportunities
About True Value
For more than 75 years, True Value has empowered independent retailers to become a recognized, trusted fixture on Main Streets everywhere through its iconic brand. From expansive product sets and market-customized assortments to innovative marketing programs and value-added services, True Value is the partner for all things hardware. Now part of the Do it Best Group, the world’s largest independent home improvement co-op, True Value continues to support thousands of stores globally while retaining an independent spirit, community focus, and its trusted legacy brand.
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Worksite address
fort wayne, IN, 46804, US
Who can apply
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