Software Development Manager
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We are on a mission to do something that has never been done before – to build the first nationwide home remodeling brand. That requires a high level of imagination, commitment, and determination from people who take extreme ownership of their circumstances. We are proud that our commitment to culture has earned us the 2023 Top Workplaces USA award as one of the nation's top employers, as well as distinct recognition in the following categories: Leadership, Purpose & Values, and Compensation & Benefits.As our nationwide growth accelerates, Lighthouse Studio, West Shore Home's Digital Product Development team, plays a key role in driving forward our mission of Bringing Happiness to Every Home® by taking accountability over the inception and execution of ideas that will revolutionize the home remodeling industry.As a Technical Lead/Lead Developer, you will contribute to this mission by providing software development expertise and guidance, strategic technical direction, foster transparency, and engagement, and ensures successful cross-team communication and collaboration.You will report directly to our Director of Software Development, oversee a team of Developers, and work closely with product managers and other teams.Why Work with Lighthouse Studio and West Shore Home?• You will earn between $124,450 and $150,000—we review salary bi-annually.• You are passionate about crafting premium digital solutions—we're the arena for your ambitions.• You are eager to disrupt an industry—we have fuel for your fire.• You are ready to use your experience to revolutionize an industry—we need your insight.• You are intelligent and curious—you'll fit in regardless of your previous experience.• You understand the importance of a great team—we're Exceptional Teammates.• You find joy in being valued—we have a culture of recognition and respect.• You value positive relationships with those you spend a third of your life with—we foster those bonds.• You detest being a cog in a machine—we empower everyone to influence change.• You require a healthy work-life balance—we uphold that principle.• You want a career trajectory—we're growing at a rapid pace.• You want a choice in your work environment—we support flexible remote and hybrid arrangements.• You need comprehensive benefits—we have them (see below).What You'll ContributeIn this role, you can expect to:• Contribute as a developer within a collaborative and tight-knit cross functional team using Scrum methodology.• Provide software development expertise and guidance for up to four Developers with diverse backgrounds and skills.• Balance fluctuating commitments to product contributions in code and people management.• Propose and own innovative contributions across the product lifecycle.• Support the professional development of direct reports.• Collaborate with the developer leadership team to cultivate an environment where people and products thrive.• Work as a developer within a collaborative and tight-knit cross functional team using Scrum methodology• Design, implement, refactor, and improve our applications by bringing features to life.What It Takes to SucceedAt West Shore Home, we are Default Aggressive towards our goals and take Extreme Ownership of our results. We'll provide you with the training and tools to set you up for success, and we hope that you'll bring:• Proven experience as a software developer and people manager.• Strong faculty for software development and technical considerations.• Track record of success in past leadership positions with an inclusive and generous working and leadership style. Knack for collaboration, motivation, and inspiration.• Adept project-scoping, planning, and management skills.• Ability to collaborate with the developer leadership team to cultivate an environment where people and products thrive.• High School Diploma or equivalent required.We Invest in YOUWe believe that when employees know they are valued and safe, they'll bring their best efforts every day. That is why we go above and beyond to ensure that our teammates know just how much they mean to us, and we are proud to have earned Top Workplaces USA for Compensation & Benefits recognition.We've got you covered with:• Multiple health insurance options (medical, dental, vision, accident, life, critical illness, and short- and long-term disability)• 401K retirement plan with company match• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)• Continued training & leadership development opportunities• Unlimited professional and personal growth potentialMore to Know• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-5pm CST• Location: Greater Minneapolis- Saint Paul region, hybrid• Seniority Level: SupervisorOur Growth StoryWhat started as a local window & door replacement company in a small Pennsylvania suburb has grown into a technology-enabled home improvement powerhouse with over 3,000 employees across 21+ states. With continued national expansion plans, we have committed ourselves to staying true to our roots with a customer-first mindset and an employee-centric culture. While we come from different backgrounds and experiences, we are aligned by our values and are driven by a common goal – becoming America's Most Admired Home Remodeling Brand®.Lighthouse Studio is an exceptional team filled with passionate individuals and a unique knowledge for this industry. Our mission is to completely innovate and disrupt an industry, to change the paradigm for how people shop for home improvement services. A new wave of talent is required to propel us towards achieving our vision. Are you ready to discover what you're capable of?It is the policy of West Shore Home to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.