Software Development Manager
Magaya Corporation
JOB TITLE: Software Development Manager
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Product Development – Engineering
REPORTS TO: VP of Development
REVISION DATE: 03/02/2026
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for leading software development teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of high-quality product features and technical solutions. The Development Manager provides technical and people’s leadership, ensures alignment with product priorities, and drives consistent engineering practices to support Magaya’s long-term product strategy and operational excellence.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads and manages one or more software development teams within the Magaya Engineering organization.
- Translates product requirements and architectural direction into executable development plans.
- Provides day-to-day leadership, guidance, and prioritization to development teams.
- Partners with Product Management, QA, Architecture, and Operations across the product lifecycle.
- Enforces engineering standards, development best practices, and code quality guidelines.
- Participates in technical design and architectural discussions.
- Identifies delivery risks and resolves technical and execution issues.
- Coaches, mentors, and develops engineers; conducts performance reviews.
- Supports hiring, onboarding, and capacity planning.
- Drives continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
- Performs other related duties assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directly supervises software engineers and may provide functional oversight to cross-team contributors.
- Responsible for performance management and professional development.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience.
- Seven (7) or more years of professional software development experience, including two (2) or more years in an engineering leadership role.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles and Agile methodologies (SCRUM/Kanban).
- Required experience with Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub.
- Prior experience in freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain software, or a closely related domain is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Aha is a plus.
- Experience with AI-assisted tools (e.g., Rovo AI, Claude, GitHub Copilot) is a plus.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Must work on EST time zone
- Must have valid US Work Visa - Company does not sponsor Visas
COMPETENCIES
- Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
- Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
- Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Occasionally required to stand
- Occasionally required to walk
- Continually required to sit
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Frequently required to talk or hear
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Color vision
Benefits:
- Work from Home Structure
- Paid Time Off Programs
- 2 Wellness Days
- Flexible Vacation Program
- Sick Leave
Minimum of 5 sick days per year, with additional days determined by state-specific regulations. - Paid Holidays
- Competitive Medical, Vision and Dental Plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan