Software Development Manager Job Listing at Intertek in Austin, TX (Job ID 10922)

Description

Software Development Manager

Remote (Austin, TX area preferred)

Who we are and what we do?

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Software Development Manager to join our Alchemy team. 

Intertek Alchemy is the global leader of innovative SaaS solutions that help food companies engage their workforces to drive safety and productivity. Over three million food workers at 50,000 locations use Alchemy's tailored training, coaching, and communications programs to safeguard our food supply, reduce workplace injuries and increase productivity. From farm to fork, Alchemy works with food growers, manufacturers, processors, packagers, and distributors of all sizes to build a culture of operational excellence. Learn more at alchemysystems.com.

What are we looking for?

In our fast-growing company, we seek an articulate and technically inclined individual to help develop and lead an amazing team of people who are experts in what they do and can work independently. Intertek Alchemy is seeking a Software Development Manager to join the Product Engineering Team in Austin, Texas (or remotely). The ideal candidate is a people manager who directs the Engineering function across multiple products and teams through full lifecycle of work from concept to post-production support and maintenance of desktop and web applications. You will:

• Be responsible for the Engineering function and leading a team of Software Developers to create measurable value and deliver software to market using industry recognized agile methodologies and best practices. 
• Interact with management and the business, requiring negotiation of critical matters
• Contribute to the specific vision and strategy initiatives and are recognized as an influential leader at Alchemy

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development – Attract, develop, and retain talent through active coaching, career growth support, and team-building.
• High-Performing Teams – Balance hands-on guidance with team autonomy to foster problem-solving and innovation.
• Transparency & Collaboration – Maintain open communication with teams, stakeholders, and customers.
• Continuous Improvement – Identify and remove systemic impediments while driving ongoing process enhancements.
• Decision-Making & Accountability – Use business and technical acumen to track productivity, establish metrics, and drive improvements.
• Engineering Best Practices – Oversee adoption of Agile methodologies, Scrum, and technical standards across teams.
• Alignment with Business Goals – Ensure team efforts align with business objectives, vision, and customer needs.
• Technical Strategy & Roadmap – Drive and execute technical and product improvement strategies, contributing to long-term planning.
• Issue Resolution & Deployment Support – Lead research, troubleshoot issues, and make critical deployment decisions.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Lead meetings, present to customers, and contribute to company-wide discussions.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years experience in a Research & Development/Engineering role or 10+ years of relevant experience
• 2+ years of managerial and/or leadership experience
• Must possess strong leadership skills, a keen business sense and a focus on “adding value” to the organization. Excellent relationship building skills. 
• Proven ability to assemble, lead, and strategize with cross-functional teams. 
• High level of energy, organizational skills, and customer focus. 
• Experience with Agile, SCRUM and use of architectural patterns/frameworks
• Ability to coach and mentor Software Developers
• Ability to verify and define requirements for projects 
• Must subscribe to a continuous improvement philosophy
• Proven experience leading, developing, and growing a team.
• Strong knowledge and experience with SaaS products.
• Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record of inspiring teams and delivering results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to align business goals with technical execution.

Preferred Experience:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or training-focused platforms.
• Familiarity with SAFe methodology or another scaled agile framework.
• Experience with staff growth period, product strategy refocus, disciplinary action delivery, process implementation, and new staff hiring
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and regulations preferred (PCI, PII, PHI, HIPAA, GDPR, ADA, etc.)

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all-encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above-defined duties.

Benefits Info: 

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.      
 

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