Manager of Software Development & Application Assurance

Manager of Software Development & Application Assurance – Metronet

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager of Software Development & Application Assurance provides technical direction and leadership to a team of talented software developers who maintain and advance our email security product portfolio, and the 24X7 Application Assurance team who monitors and responds to systems and applications issues. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully leading software development projects, driving innovation and feature enhancements, ensuring security and stability, fostering a collaborative team environment, and driving quality through continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Functional responsibilities for all aspects of Email Security Services and Application assurance staffing and operations to include team structure, hiring, work scheduling, performance management, recognition, training, and career development.


• Lead or participate in strategy and roadmap engagements, product/framework evaluation and selection, implementation planning and mobilization, resource, scope, timeline and budget management for software projects.


• Act as the project manager role in architecting, designing, developing, testing and rolling out advancements, enhancements, and feature additions for your team’s applications and systems


• Facilitate and drive activities, meetings and communication between Commercial Business, Enterprise IT stakeholders, Technical Leads and Developers, and Senior Management.


• Operate and oversee a team of NOC Assurance technicians who monitor and respond to applications and systems anomalies and failures on a 24X7 basis.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive expertise in Agile development principles and best practices.


• Proven track record designing and delivering enterprise-grade applications and data solutions using Java, JavaScript, PHP, Python, and SQL.


• Strong leadership in guiding cross-functional teams through full project lifecycles—from planning to launch.


• Skilled in building high-performing teams aligned with organizational values and goals.


• Experienced in managing software development processes, performance evaluations, and career growth.


• Committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.


• Adept at defining requirements, developing project plans, and driving best practices in coding, testing, and documentation.


• Thrives in dynamic environments with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.


• Willing to travel and assume full responsibility for 24x7 operations.


• Excellent communication skills with 5+ years of technical leadership in software architecture and development.


• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business.

Metronet is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran