Manager of Software Development

DMBA (Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators) is a non-profit organization that administers benefits for companies who are owned or affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

We are seeking a talented Manager of Software Development to lead and mentor a
team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. This role will focus on enhancing our Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes with a
particular emphasis on CI/CD, DevSecOps, and agile methodologies to ensure scalable,
secure, and efficient delivery of high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Development

• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and career development support to team
• members, fostering a growth mindset and a collaborative environment.
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
• within the engineering team.
• Lead performance management efforts, including goal setting, reviews, and
• regular 1:1 check-ins.

Strategic Direction and Project Oversight

• Collaborate with management, architecture, and other stakeholders to translate
• business goals into technical strategies and deliverables.
• Manage the development backlog and sprint planning process to ensure the
• timely delivery of high-priority features and consistent incremental value each
• Ensure alignment of project timelines, resource allocation, and budgetary goals
• for software development initiatives.
• Drive adherence to architectural standards and software best practices, including
• code quality, design patterns, and scalability.

SDLC Improvement with a Focus on CI/CD and DevSecOps

• Lead efforts to streamline and enhance SDLC processes to improve code quality,
• reduce cycle time, and increase deployment frequency.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines, enabling
• automated testing, integration, and deployment practices.
• Collaborate with DevOps and security teams to implement DevSecOps practices,
• ensuring security is integrated into the software development process from the
• Champion continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) methodologies
• to ensure efficient, reliable, and secure software releases.

Quality Assurance and Risk Management

• Oversee QA and testing processes to ensure high software quality and
• compliance with healthcare regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, HITRUST).
• Identify and mitigate potential risks within development and operational
• processes, maintaining compliance and security protocols throughout the SDLC.

Innovation and Process Optimization

• Evaluate and introduce new tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve
• productivity and scalability.
• Drive automation initiatives within the SDLC to improve efficiency, reduce manual
• interventions, and enhance deployment and rollback procedures.
• Continuously assess and refine development workflows, agile processes, and
• cross-functional communication strategies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related
• field; advanced degree or certifications preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of software development experience with at least 3-5
• years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of SDLC, CI/CD practices, DevSecOps, and
• agile methodologies. Proficiency in relevant tools and platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab,
• Docker, Kubernetes).
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare industry regulations, standards, and
• data security requirements.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Proven
• ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Rich medical, vision and dental benefits with low premiums. One of the top health plans in Utah
• Rich retirement planning: including 401(k) company match, 8% EDRC Employer Discretionary Retirement Contribution (we just give you free money for retirement), life insurance, and full service Financial Planners onsite at no cost
• Generous paid leave plan that starts accruing your first day, your birthday off, additional sick leave and 12 paid holidays
• World class wellness program with health coaching, ability to earn 3 additional days off a year, fun activities and an onsite gym
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career development through company sponsored programs and over 5000 on-demand online training courses
• Hybrid work schedules available depending on position
• Employee Assistance Program