Senior Technical Manager (Hybrid/Remote Optional)

Senior Technical Manager (Hybrid/Remote Optional)

We design, develop, and host data rich, full featured, high traffic web and mobile applications for financial institutions, brokerages, and media clients around the world. We use modern API-driven client-side rendered frameworks and .NET server-side rendered applications to deliver custom user interfaces that complement our clients' existing brand. With access to thousands of in-house data feeds, we utilize highly leveraged service tier applications to create solutions that delight our customers.  Working in an agile and highly collaborative environment, our teams join together as one to deliver world class products.

https://www.builtincolorado.com/company/ihs-markit-digital

What you'll do:

As a Senior Technical Manager, you will be influential in the day to day operations of the local technology team, and will serve as the line manager, mentor, and coach for one or more agile scrum development teams. 

• Use your extensive experience in producing and delivering large-scale web applications to ensure successful delivery and support for a number of key client applications
• Work with cross functional leaders to understand and influence business strategy, set priorities, and define technology goals
• Drive continual improvements in the delivery process and overall product quality
• Oversee team staffing and hiring, ensuring that the correct skill sets and personalities are represented in order to maximize team effectiveness
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters and technical team members to ensure projects are well planned and positioned for success
• With the end goal of consistently driving customer value, define and lead initiatives to solve organizational problems that hinder our ability to provide outstanding service
• Mentor the professional development of each direct report through personal and performance management.
• Help team understand overall business objectives and how their individual actions contribute to those goals
• Demonstrate team value to the business through both the definition and measurement of quarterly objectives
• Assist with triage and resolving complex technical issues
• Act quickly and appropriately to solve problems, bring clarity, and minimize the impact of unforeseen circumstances

What we look for:

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience
• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field
• Demonstrated success building and leading full stack development teams
• Experience managing direct reports
• Demonstrated broad impact and perspective outside the bounds of a single team 
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Comfortable leading meetings and presenting in front of groups of colleagues or clients.
• Strong problem solving skills – ability to evaluate and solve complex problems in conventional and non-conventional ways
• Proven ability to thrive under tight deadlines while successfully supporting multiple projects of varying size and complexity
• Background in the execution of DevOps methodologies and continuous integration
• Experience guiding teams through the full software development life cycle
• Ability to build strong bonds with employees to foster open, honest and candid communication
• Prior experience in a Lead Developer role providing technical guidance to teams of full stack developers
• Knowledge of Financial domain