Software Development Manager (Hybrid)

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

 

Job Title: Software Development Manager

Location:
Hybrid – Primarily remote, with occasional on-site meetings in Austin, TX. Candidate must be based in the United States.

Start Date: September 1, 2025
End Date: August 31, 2026
Contract may be extended up to three additional years based on program performance. 

Pay: $160,000 - $170,000 - benefits included 

Client: Texas Education Agency - William B. Travis State Building, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Development Manager to lead the development and maintenance of multiple enterprise applications simultaneously. This role involves managing a blended team of full-time and contracted developers, applying SDLC best practices, and ensuring alignment with business goals.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in .NET technologies and relational databases, combined with excellent leadership and communication skills to collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple software development teams across enterprise applications.

• Oversee the full software development life-cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering to deployment and support.

• Build robust, custom business applications from the ground up.

• Collaborate with program area stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

• Provide hands-on technical guidance in technologies such as .NET and relational SQL databases.

• Lead development of ETL processes and data centralization for reporting consumption.

• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with contracted development resources.

• Ensure code quality, security, and performance through code reviews and best practices.

• Develop and track project plans, timelines, and budgets.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10 years – Enterprise Software Development Life Cycle experience.

• 10 years – Hands-on experience with .NET (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core).

• 10 years – Effective verbal and written communication with customers and teams.

• 5 years – Estimating work with accurate timelines and resource requirements.

• 5 years – Experience with Agile/Scrum and traditional SDLC methodologies.

• 5 years – Proficiency in ETL and relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL).

• 5 years – Experience managing both full-time and contract developers.

• 5 years – Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (e.g., Jenkins, Bitbucket).

• 3 years – Leadership or management role overseeing enterprise development teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years – Government or Education enterprise solutions experience.

• 3 years – Experience with Blazor Server or Blazor WSM.

• 2 years – Power BI experience.

• Understanding of cloud platforms, including but not limited to Power BI.

 

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.