Software Development Manager

Software Development Manager - Miami/Hybrid

Please note, we are happy to accept applicants that are out of the area if applicant is willing to relocate to the Miami area at their own expense. If you are unable to relocate at this time and live outside of the commutable distance to office, please do not apply.

As a Software Development Manager, you will assist to ensure a balanced approach to software engineering in the delivery and maintenance of all of Boats Group’s products, services and systems. This includes helping define and refine all aspects of the technology team’s ecosystem to support and grow the team to be the best they can be. You will build a deep understanding of the strategic and tactical goals for Boats Group and will work directly with the developers with hands on coding to troubleshoot issues.

You will leverage your experiences to work with other technology leaders to support and guide the teams to effectively and efficiently support both the company and technology team’s short and long term goals.

This role will require 3 days per week in our Miami office. This fosters collaboration and leadership within the team. Candidates outside of the Miami area and remote only expectations will not be considered.

• Analyze specific and implied requirements and collaborate with other members of the development team to design, build and deliver features to meet those requirements
• Contribute to the continued development and maintenance of several high-traffic, high availability web sites, including working with legacy systems
• Document systems, procedures, and processes relevant to our suite of applications
• Periodically apply your analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve critical production outages and issues
• Coach, mentor and knowledge share with developers ensuring team members have a career and growth path
• Stay current on software development trends and advise on which ones, if any, Boats Group should adopt
• Providing technical feedback and solution architecture where appropriate, in partnership with the Software Architects

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/related field of study or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of industry experience designing and building elegant web solutions
• 2+ years leading and managing software development teams
• Effective communication and relations management skills with peers and stakeholders
• An understanding of web services (RESTful and RPC based), JSON payloads with stateless restful polyglot services
• Solid foundation of architecture knowledge and skills.
• An understanding of continuous integration, continuous deployment and unit testing
• Knowledge of database technologies both relational and No
  
  SQL
• Experience with, or understanding of, Agile/Lean Software Development practices
• Experience operating in a cloud IT landscape, AWS preferred
• Experience developing in some of the following:
  • Node.js and the hapi.js framework
  • React
  • NextJS
  • Java
  • Browser-side Java Script
  • HTML5

• Hybrid Work Flexibility:
  Embrace a balanced work model with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and in-office collaboration from Tuesday to Thursday.
• Generous Time Off:
  With a strong focus on work/life balance, we offer all employees paid time off starting on day one, multiple paid holidays throughout the year, your birthday off, and a winter break at the end of the year
• Volunteering Time:
  Participate in our volunteer program with 4 paid days annually to contribute to your community.
• Modern Office Perks:
  Our vibrant Miami office features cutting-edge amenities, such as an electric sit/stand desk, dual monitors, a gym, and a variety of snacks and beverages.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance, along with a 401(k) plan featuring a 4% match.
• Commuter Benefits:
  Park conveniently in our building’s garage at no charge to you. For train commuters, we subsidize most, if not all, of your monthly pass expenses.
• Professional Development:
  Take advantage of online training, live courses, and additional funds for courses, seminars, and certifications to enhance your skills.
• Team-Centric Atmosphere:
  Be part of a close-knit team that prioritizes relationship-building and personal connections.