Software Development Manager - CHAMPRO

About Us:

Champro® is a privately-owned sporting goods and apparel manufacturer that has been in business for 30+ years. We deliver high-value, traditional & innovative athletic equipment and apparel via outstanding, integrity-driven customer service. Our business philosophy is focused on our customers and we take pride in providing them with the best overall values in team sports products.

Position:

Join us as a hands-on Software Development Manager, where you'll spearhead our software development efforts, driving technical innovation and leading a skilled team of software developers to deliver cutting-edge solutions in support of our continuous growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of software developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to foster their professional growth and development.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, quality assurance, and technical operations, to define project requirements, priorities, and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the software development process, enhance productivity, and streamline workflows.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify training and development opportunities for team members.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering, incorporating relevant insights into the team's work.
• Act as a technical advisor and resource for team members, offering guidance on complex technical challenges and promoting knowledge sharing within the team.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, software design principles, and architectural guidelines to maintain code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the software engineering team, encouraging open communication and teamwork.
• Manage resource allocation, project prioritization, and staffing needs to effectively balance workload and achieve project goals.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in IT leadership roles, demonstrating the ability to mentor and manage technical teams effectively.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with ASP.NET (C#/VB.NET, Web Forms, MVC, and Web Services), SQL Server development, JavaScript, Telerik UI, with a strong understanding of SOLID Principles and Design Patterns.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions and drive improvements.
• Flexibility to thrive in a dynamic environment and passion for staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Experience collaborating across departments and managing stakeholders to align IT initiatives with business objectives.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, containerization, orchestration technologies, automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and NetSuite are advantageous.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in project management or software development methodologies are beneficial.

Company Culture:

We are proud to offer eligible associates a full-range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, 401K, Profit Sharing, paid time off, holidays, and reimbursement toward gym membership fees. A collaborative atmosphere working together to exceed our customers’ expectations, as well as, an Equal Opportunity Employer bringing together diverse individuals to develop new and innovative solutions