The Role
The Software Development Manager will lead a team of developers and testers, oversee the SDLC, manage scrum activities, and drive best practices in web development.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are HCSS. For the last 40 years, we have been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Based in Sugar Land, TX, our mission is helping customers achieve excellence through our proven customer-centric, end-to-end solutions and exceptionally helpful service, while providing a great life for our employees. With this mission at the core of everything we do, HCSS is a pioneer and leader in the construction software space and a consistently recognized employer. We have earned Best Companies to Work for in Texas honors for 18 consecutive years and have been named a USA Today Top Workplace. HCSS has also been recognized by Built In as a Best Place to Work in Greater Houston and by Construction Executive for our technology innovation, reflecting our strong culture, industry leadership, and commitment to excellence.
WHO WE NEED:
HCSS is looking for a Software Development Manager who is eager to jump in and lead the HeavyJob team and coach a group of 8 - 10 people (developers and testers).
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in Web Development:
- .NET (Web Development), C#, React, Azure
- 1 - 2 years of experience managing direct reports
- Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing technical teams
- Strong understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and hands-on experience leading agile practices (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews)
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to anticipating technical challenges and opportunities for improvement
Role Responsibilities:
- Build relationships, coach, and develop your team members through regular 1:1s
- Take responsibility for all aspects of the SDLC, including leading/overseeing all scrum activities (stand-up, sprint planning, retrospectives, sprint reviews, stakeholder meetings)
- Collaborate with the Technical Product Manager to establish the roadmap of your assigned apps and services
- Acting as the point of contact for the project(s) you'll be responsible for, and responding to queries from within and outside the department
- Drive adoption of best practices, including offline-first design, efficient networking, and app lifecycle management
Travel Requirements:
- Ability to travel to the Sugar Land, TX office roughly once per quarter.
BENEFITS & PERKS:
Part of our mission is to provide a great life for our employees. We believe that when our people are happy, they do their best work. Some of the benefits and perks we offer include:
- Flexibility to work Remotely
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with company-paid and employee-paid options
- Paid holidays, sick days, and personal time off
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection and inclusion
- On-site amenities including a covered basketball court, soccer field, track, pickleball/tennis courts, gym, etc.
- Dog-friendly campus and WiFi-accessible courtyards
- 401(k) with a 5% company match
- Coverage for employee professional development and wellness
- And more!
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in Web Development
- 1 - 2 years of experience managing direct reports
- Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing technical teams
- Strong understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle
- Hands-on experience leading agile practices
What the Team is Saying
Jordan Bales
Software Tester
Falk Hoeppner
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Sierra
Project Management Supervisor
Betty
Director of Development
Henry
IT Analyst
HCSS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Employer-paid medical and dental premiums are available on select plans, alongside company-paid life, disability, and long-term care coverage. This indicates strong core protections built into the benefits package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — On-site gyms and fitness classes, sports courts and track, a wellness fund, catered lunches, frequent company events, and a dog-friendly campus enhance day-to-day experience. These amenities are presented as a regular part of the workplace offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is provided for primary and secondary caregivers, with job protection and maintained health benefits during qualifying family leave. This support extends beyond birth or adoption leave into broader family-friendly policies.
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The Company
What We Do
Since 1986, HCSS been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Today, HCSS is recognized as a pioneer and leader in the market, serving thousands of construction companies across the nation. Year after year, they continue to innovate, refine, and expand their products as the industry evolves. HCSS' mission is to help customers dramatically improve their business through innovative, high-quality software and exceptionally helpful service, while providing a great life for employees.
Why Work With Us
At HCSS, we prioritize people—empowering both our customers and employees to achieve excellence. We promote from within, provide continuous professional growth, and embrace challenges as learning opportunities. Join us to build a meaningful career while delivering exceptional solutions and service.
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HCSS Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
The Company embraces hybrid working and provides flexibility to meet the needs of its employees and their lives.
Typical time on-site:
Flexible
Sugar Land, TX
