Software Development Manager
Sinclair Digital is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Development Manager to lead and empower a talented team of software engineers. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of high-quality software, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment, and ensuring the continuous growth and development of your team members. You will leverage your technical expertise, leadership skills, and agile management experience to guide the team towards achieving ambitious goals and contributing to the overall success of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of software engineers, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing environment
- Guide the creation of new, innovative and highly engaging consumer focused interactive experiences
- Manage the entire software development lifecycle, from project planning to deployment and maintenance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into web application features and functionality
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth, while continuing to coach and mentor the engineering team
- Manage the engineering team to adhere to standard software development lifecycle and maintain high coding standards
- Stay current with the latest technology innovations, tools, and best practices
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of software development experience in a management role
- Experience as a Software Development Manager or similar leadership role
- 5+ years of experience in web application development or native application or equivalent experience, with a focus on effective interactive UIs and UX design principles
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of developers to deliver committed goals
- Experience in delivering across multiple platforms simultaneously
- Experience developing Cloud based or native desktop applications
- Knowledge of multiple development frameworks and tools across Mac, Windows, and Linux
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Sinclair
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.
The base salary compensation range for this role is $150,000 to $180,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of software development experience in a management role
- Experience as a Software Development Manager or similar leadership role
- 5+ years of experience in web application development or native application development
- Proven leadership skills with ability to inspire and motivate a development team
- Experience delivering across multiple platforms simultaneously
- Experience developing cloud-based or native desktop applications
- Knowledge of multiple development frameworks and tools across macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
