Manager, Software Development (USA) - [MIS103B]

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond.  With over 1,000 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.  We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way.  Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve.  Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career? 

Here’s what Transcat has to offer—

• Work that matters
• A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together
• Flexibility
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE!
• Salary range $115k-$135k

As a Software Development Manager, you will spearhead the strategy, design, and execution of cutting-edge desktop and web applications within a hybrid environment. This key role centers on orchestrating the seamless collaboration between various business units and your technical team to ensure a clear understanding and alignment of technical and business requirements. Your leadership will be instrumental in guiding the project lifecycle from concept to deployment, focusing on strategic oversight, team mentorship, and resource allocation to achieve project goals. You will ensure your team excels in delivering high-quality software solutions, meeting stringent timelines and quality standards, all while fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement.

• Model the Company’s values to influence others to perform in an aligned manner
• Lead and oversee all stages of the application development life cycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards:
  • Translate business requirements into actionable strategies
  • Guide the technical design process
  • Oversee test case development and ensure comprehensive coverage
  • Supervise the coding/development process, prioritizing quality, and efficiency
  • Ensure rigorous unit testing and debug/troubleshooting practices
  • Facilitate peer-review sessions to maintain high code standards
  • Manage deployment strategies and execution
  • Coordinate post-deploy support to ensure application reliability
• Develop clear and concise technical documentation to support project transparency and sustainability
• Lead multiple developer teams, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Direct sprint planning sessions, aligning project goals with team capabilities
• Serve as a pivotal communication bridge between the project manager, external business groups, and the development team, ensuring clarity and progress
• Conduct daily project standups to monitor progress and address any impediments swiftly
• Contribute to budget planning, optimizing resources for the software development team
• Cultivate productive relationships with vendors, enhancing the tools and services available to the development team
• Participate in user acceptance testing, ensuring software meets end-user expectations
• Mentor and manage software developers, promoting professional growth and high performance
• Maintain detailed change logs for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Controls, ensuring transparency and accountability
• Regularly communicate key updates and insights on core operations applications to the business, fostering informed decision-making
• Ensure training and development plans are in place and communicated to employees to drive performance improvement and career progression.
• Complete and deliver accurate, thorough, and prescriptive employee performance reviews on the required timeline. 
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of AWS cloud services and SDKs, such as S3, SNS, SQS, SES, ElasticCache, Lambda, and CloudSearch, demonstrating a capability to leverage AWS for efficient, scalable solutions
• Solid background in transactional web development, with experience in creating robust RESTful APIs, and developing eCommerce or similarly complex web applications
• Solid understanding and practical experience with version control systems, specifically TFS and Git
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively articulating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and fostering strong team collaboration
• Strong project management competencies, with a proven track record of leading projects to successful completion within deadlines and budget, including experience with Agile methodologies
• Strong foundation in object-oriented programming principles and practices
• A continuous learning mindset with a commitment to staying informed on the latest industry trends and technologies
• Proven time management and organizational skills, with the capability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Demonstrated passion for driving projects to successful completion, with a focus on achieving results through teamwork
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams outside the traditional software development environment
• Excellent workload management skills, with a proven ability to handle high-pressure situations and maintain a high level of productivity

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years managing software development teams
• Proficient in a diverse set of programming languages and technologies, including PHP, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Java, C#, and SQL/TSQL, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies
• Comprehensive experience with database management and development, including proficiency in MS SQL, MYSQL PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
• Proven experience in architecting and developing scalable, stateless web applications, RESTful web services, and APIs, with a focus on performance and security
• Demonstrated leadership in managing development teams, including experience in coaching, performance management, and building a culture of continuous improvement
• A history of successful team development, with an emphasis on building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing development teams

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected status.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or as a member of any other protected group or activity.

We will make reasonable accommodations for personnel with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the company or a direct threat to health or safety.