Data Development ManagerBradenton, FL, US Hybrid Retail Vaco $USD - Direct HireSummaryOur retail client headquartered in Sarasota is modernizing its technology organization into an AI-first, product-led development capability. The Development Manager is a leadership role that sits at the intersection of technical execution, delivery management, and people development.This role owns how great solutions get built, by whom, and at what quality - while Product Managers own what gets built and why. You will spend the majority of your time leading people, managing delivery across our development organization, making sound architectural judgments, and engaging in development and support activities yourself when the situation requires it.If you are energized by building high-performing teams, bringing delivery discipline to complex programs, and staying technically sharp while doing it - this role was designed for you.Role and ResponsibilitiesDirectly manage a team across data and integration disciplinesWrite and deliver annual and mid-year performance appraisals; set clear, measurable goals tied to business outcomesBuild a team culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical craftsmanshipIdentify skill gaps and partner with HR and leadership on training, hiring, and role evolutionProvide coaching and mentorship across both local and offshore/nearshore team membersChampion AI-assisted development tooling adoption within the teamMaintain a real-time view of team capacity across FTE developers and the managed contractor poolManage delivery accountability across both FTE and managed service contractor resources, including SOW adherence and quality oversightAllocate developers to workstreams based on skills, availability, and business priorityManage and remove blockers before they become delivery missesDrive adoption of modern delivery practices: CI/CD pipelines, GitHub-based workflows, automated testing, and deployment standardsEstablish and maintain engineering standards that govern how code is written, reviewed, tested, and deployedParticipate in architecture and design reviews; provide technical guidance on Azure and integration solutionsMaintain hands-on capability to contribute to or review code across the stack when neededDiagnose production issues and coordinate with appropriate parties on resolutionMaintain and evolve application monitoring practices and on-call support frameworksChampion secure coding practices and SDLC adherence across the teamQualifications and Requirements8 years in software development, with at least 2 years in engineering management, delivery leadership or tech lead roleHands-on development experience primarily in Azure Logic Apps, Data Factory, Functions, SSIS, SQL and C#; able to review, guide, and contribute to codeDemonstrated experience managing a team of developers including contractors and offshore resourcesTrack record of writing and delivering performance appraisals and conducting meaningful career development conversationsStrong communication skills - equally comfortable presenting delivery metrics to a VP and running a developer retrospectivePreferred SkillsRetail or supply chain domain experience (apparel retail a plus)Demonstrated experience using AI tools (GitHub Copilot or similar) in daily development and team workflowsFamiliarity with Oracle Retail, Oracle Fusion, or similar ERP platformsDetermining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.Equal Opportunity NoticeHighspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact
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