Software Development Manager

Software Development Manager

At Agate Software, we are building a better world by revolutionizing how government agencies and nonprofits manage their grant processes. Our solutions empower our customers to maximize their resources, drive compliance, and focus on their core missions of distributing millions of dollars in funding for critical social services.

Our success is built on three pillars : Innovation, Integrity, and Impact. For over 20 years, Agate Software has been at the forefront of transformative innovation in the grant management industry. Our journey is marked by groundbreaking achievements and a commitment to pushing boundaries. By simplifying complex workflows, enhancing transparency, and turbo-charging efficiency, we enable our customers to maximize the impact of their funding.

Always challenging the status quo, we strive to set new industry standards and we are seeking the brightest minds to join us in this mission. If you're ready to apply your expertise in a dynamic, growth-oriented, mission-driven environment, read on to see how this position aligns with your skills and interests!

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Project Development team, building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Design and implement a pod-lead structure to scale leadership capacity and ensure team members have clear growth paths.
• Standardize development processes and enforce consistent delivery practices, ensuring predictability and scalability across projects.
• Partner with Project Management and other functional and cross-functional stakeholders to balance delivery speed, scope, and customer satisfaction while protecting developer bandwidth and morale.
• Drive efficient utilization of developer resources to meet profitability and margin targets.
• Build and maintain data-driven dashboards to track velocity, defects, utilization, and delivery performance.
• Ensure compliance with government contract requirements, security standards, and auditability.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation in process efficiency and delivery quality.
• Report regularly to senior leadership on delivery outcomes, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

What You'll Bring

What Success Looks Like

What Makes This Role Exciting

At Agate Software, you'll be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through cutting-edge technology and unwavering dedication to our impactful work. If you're ready to make a significant contribution to communities in need and grow your career in an inspiring and challenging environment, apply today!

We believe our strength lies in the diversity of our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where an expansive range of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives are the foundation for innovation. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the brightest minds from all walks of life. All individuals who embrace innovation and intellectual curiosity are invited to bring their unique personal and professional experiences to the table to enrich our creativity, thought leadership, and discovery.

To all recruitment agencies : We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.