Manager, Software Development

Manages one or more software development teams on projects of moderate to large size and complexity. Often responsible for the product design of one or more product lines. Recommends most efficient way to produce new products. Evaluates progress and results of development efforts. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews of software developers.This manager will oversee the team responsible for Rackspace.com Webpage as well as a large transformation project within MuleSoft.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages moderate-sized software development projects, usually within an assigned product line.
• Ensures projects are completed on time and according to corporate quality standards.
• Facilitates communication upward and across project team including project status, justifications for variances, and technical information (architecture, design and implementation objectives).
• Serves as focal point for other departments on project status or other project information.
• Organizes project through development of a Project Plan.
• Ensures projects are completed according to product specifications and are properly documented. Implementation of the product satisfies the product specifications.
• Product architecture and implementation is maintainable and extendible to accommodate future development and maintenance (architecture documentation and architecture design review).
• Ensures that: a) Documentation gets appropriate level of technical review support b) QA test plans meet the project requirements c) Appropriate development and corporate methods and procedures are followed.
• Manages personnel activities of staff (i.e., hires, trains, appraises, rewards, motivates, disciplines, recommends termination as necessary).

Knowledge

• Experience building cloud solutions (AWS,GCP)
• Experience in Mulesoft and integration platforms
• SAFE/Agile background
• Proven experience in leading software product development projects.
• Excellent knowledge of company's software development design procedures.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, decision making, and communication skills. PCs and various software applications.
• Familiar with standard software development tools, including incident tracking, documentation, and testing systems.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Software Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited institution required; advanced degree preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Requires 7-10 years of technical experience in software development including a minimum of 1 year of project leadership experience

Skills

• Mulesoft
• SAFE/Agile
• Salesforce
• Drupal
• Oracle

“The following information is required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act and applies only to individuals working in the state of Colorado. The anticipated starting pay range of Colorado applicants for this role is $109,100- $174,500.  Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on benefits offered is here.”#LI-STORM#LI-DNIAbout Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future. More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.