Manager, Software Development Team (NY City)

The Software Development Team Manager will lead the firm's team of Perl Developers in an Agile environment. This position will be responsible for managing the entire development team and training new managers within the team to support its continuing growth.

Responsibilities:
• Develop a team-oriented, supportive culture with a strong focus on creating a working environment that fosters creativity and open communication, as well as one that demands discipline and results
• Build a first-class development team that will scale as the company grows, identifying and filling any organizational gaps
• Be responsible for the output of the development team
• Work with and train other developers to lead and manage their own teams
• Constantly improve team productivity, refine agile processes, and create methods to increase efficiency
• Investigate, analyze, and evangelize (if necessary) programming methodologies such as test-driven development, XP, etc.
• Perform personnel management tasks for all developers, including hiring, firing, performance reviews, promotions, compliance with company policies, mentoring, and helping plan career growth
• Train new developers on our standards, culture, and policies
• Attend all developer meetings and take responsibility for resolving problems
• Work with the Chief Architect to help refine and improve the codebase
• Encourage active participation in all phases of the project lifecycle, and work with project management to remove impediments and provide visibility to stakeholders

Requirements:
• Proven track record of meeting aggressive schedules; clearly defining deliverables and timetables, with demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities in complex environments and manage teams to successful project completion
• Demonstrated ability as an effective mentor and coach who understands how to successfully integrate into a team of talented developers
• Experience with and enthusiasm for agile principles and values
• Strong analytic, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, handling multiple tasks and balancing multiple objectives, while consistently ensuring that the highest priority objectives are met
• Experience working with Perl and building complex, highly available systems

This is a permanent, full time position. Please do not apply (or refer) unless authorized to work in the US.
All candidates must be either US Citizens or US Permanent Residents

All candidates MUST be local to New York City.
Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your own relocation.
Relocation is NOT offered.