Software Development Manager – Shelton, CT

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We currently have an opening for a Software Development Manager in our Shelton, Connecticut office.

Responsibilities Include:

• Developing and maintaining internal business systems that support MDR’s daily operations.
• Developing and maintaining external customer facing applications.
• Establishing best practices for software development within the organization.
• Building and mentoring a multi-disciplinary agile software development team capable of building business systems across multiple platforms including web-based and server-based software systems.
• Providing cross-functional leadership within the organization to help raise the awareness of new technology within MDR to drive new ways of thinking.
• Working with the Technology Leader to execute on the strategies of the business.
• Coordination of internal and external resources to meet product release timelines and budgetary constraints.
• Constantly monitoring and improving MDR’s internal software development practices to increase the overall velocity of the software development team.

Qualifications Include:

• Strong software development and architectural skills. This is a hands-on position that will require you to architect and write code in the .Net environment. We’re looking for someone with at least 7-10 years of experience developing in the Microsoft environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software development tools, including C#, .Net 2.0+, ASP.Net and SQL Server 2005 is required. Experience with Share Point, BizTalk, and Windows Workflow Foundation is preferred.
• Strong process management skills are required to drive the team. Our adopted methodology is Scrum. Knowledge of agile software development using Scrum or a similar process is required. Certified Scrum Master is preferred though not required. Scrum of Scrums experience would be excellent.
• At least three years of demonstrated experience leading a small team of developers on one or more simultaneous projects.
• Strong internal partnering capabilities along with leadership and communication skills. Able to devise innovative and effective solutions to complex problems with cross-functional implications.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies such as continuous integration, unit testing, user stories and agile estimation is preferred.
• A college degree in computer science or a related MIS field is required, MS preferred.
• Knowledgeable in the use of SQL Server in both warehousing and operational data store scenarios.
• A people leader who is focused on developing people to get the best out of them, and understands that a happy team is a productive team.
• Proven track record of being resourceful and self-motivated to get the job done.

At MDR, we see our investment in benefits as an investment in our people. Our comprehensive benefits program includes: Excellent Salary plus, Training and Development, 401K Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Medical and Dental Plans, Life Insurance, Dependent and Health Care Spending Accounts, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans, a Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO days (Paid Time Off) Sick Time, Paid Holidays, etc.

At D&B we value the diversity of perspectives that result from a variety of life experiences, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender, and race. Ours is a winning culture where we work together as a team with a clear focus on common goals and where team members are able to grow, develop and contribute to their fullest.

MDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/V/D.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please email your resume to Ruthann Berry at berryr@dnb.com.

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