Software Development Manager

Software Development Manager 

Lead distributed engineering teams building systems that operate critical logistics infrastructure. 

Who We Are:

US Cold owns and operates one of the most complex temperature-controlled logistics networks in North America. Every day, our systems coordinate the storage and movement of food at national scale across a network of state-of-the-art distribution centers, including multiple highly automated warehouse facilities.

We continue to advance our core warehouse and logistics platforms. Our current focus is on modular, event-driven, API-first and cloud architectures. We continue to enhance reliability and accelerate engineering productivity by strengthening our SRE and AI practices. This is a large investment in innovation to continue to drive operational excellence at our facilities.

If you want to build durable systems that operate in the physical world at scale, this is that opportunity.

The Role:

The Software Development Manager will lead multiple offshore development teams, primarily based in Colombia. You will collaborate closely with architectural, site reliability, quality assurance, and platform teams to ensure strategic alignment and operational effectiveness. Through active participation in design sessions and code reviews, you will ensure your teams build software that aligns with US Cold's standards. You will drive delivery roadmaps, own team performance outcomes, and represent your teams across the organization.

What You Will Own:

• Lead and develop offshore engineering primarily in Medellín and Bogotá.
• Establish measurable objectives and key results.
• Own roadmap execution and delivery outcomes for offshore teams.
• Monitor progress, remove delivery blockers, and escalate risks appropriately.
• Ensure sprint commitments align with long-term architectural goals.
• Champion standards in architecture, testing, observability, and operability.
• Align offshore teams with U.S.-based architecture and product direction.
• Serve as the operational bridge between U.S. and offshore teams.
• Communicate risks, tradeoffs, and resource needs clearly to leadership.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Architecture, Platform, QA, and Product.

Technical Environment:

• Distributed engineering organization across the U.S., Colombia and more
• Azure and OCI Multi-Region Infrastructure
• Java monoliths and microservices with Spring and Hibernate
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible
• GitHub Actions and Jenkins for CI/CD
• Observability using Dynatrace and Azure Monitor

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. 
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Strong experience with Java including Spring and Hibernate.
• Demonstrated record of delivering production systems at scale.
• Strong understanding of system design principles including SOLID, technical debt management, observability, and performance optimization.
• Experience defining and managing OKRs.
• Experience implementing Agile and Scrum practices in distributed teams.
• Ability to communicate technical decisions and delivery risk clearly.

Preferred Experience:

• Azure or other cloud experience.
• Relational and non-relational database design and tuning.
• Logistics, warehousing, or supply chain experience.

Why This Role is Different:

Leading offshore delivery in a mission-critical environment requires: 

• Both technical fluency and operational leadership.
• Strong communication across time zones and cultures.
• Operational rigor in distributed Agile environments.
• The ability to translate architecture into consistent execution.

This is not a coordination role.

You are responsible for the quality and reliability of what ships.

Compensation & Structure:

• Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00/yr.
• Bonus Eligible
• Location: Hybrid, Camden, NJ
• Travel: 25–50%, primarily to Medellín and Bogotá
• Reports to: Associate Director, Software Development

Operational Context:
 
This role is primarily technical and office-based, with occasional interaction in operational environments depending on system needs. 

Benefits Include:

If annual hours are attained, these benefits may apply. Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Legal Insurance, Pet Discount, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care + Permanent Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Supplemental Disability Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Spouse Life Insurance, Child Life Insurance, Loan Solution, Health Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Flexible Spending Account, Telemedicine, Virtual Primary Care, Prescription Savings Plan, Prescription Specialty Copay Assistance Program, Weight Management Program, Chronic Condition Management, Care Navigator Program, 24/7 Nurse Line, Expert Medical Opinion, Precious Additions Maternity Program, Health Advocacy, Employee Assistance Program, Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Digital Physical Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health Platforms, Auto and home discount program, Secure Travel Protection, Discount Programs, 401(k) plan, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, Referral program & Commuter Benefit (NJ ONLY). 

Physical & Operational Context:

May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.  Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity.  Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential equipment as required.  Additional work hours may be requested by management to help manage employee production, projects, and/or special events.  Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication.  Attend in-person meetings and/or training on a regular basis.  Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills.  Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies.  Work independently and coordinate with others.  Fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity standards. 

Additional Information:

Job functions may vary based on the area of operation. This description outlines the most common tasks required for the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.  This job description may not encompass all tasks necessary to complete the role. 

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