Software Development Manager

We are seeking a Technical Software Development Manager to lead and mentor a team of software developers in the design, development, and delivery of innovative digital solutions that align with Comfort Medical and Coloplast's strategic business goals. This hands-on leadership role requires a strong technical background, as you will actively contribute to the codebase while guiding architectural decisions and ensuring technical excellence across the team. In this role, you will support and delegate to the team, while functioning as an individual contributor. You will oversee the product development lifecycle, manage the product backlog, and drive agile best practices to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant software solutions. As a key member of the operational excellence leadership team, you will also play a critical role in aligning technical roadmaps with business goals, identifying technical risks, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and high-quality solution delivery.

This is a hybrid position based in Minneapolis, MN

Major Areas of Accountability

• Lead and mentor a team of software developers, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear objectives, and support career development for team members according to Comfort Medical policies and procedures.
• Lead day-to-day development, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives by utilizing the Agile framework.
• Guide and collaborate with the team in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions to meet business objectives.
• Debug and troubleshoot software defects, identifying root causes and implementing appropriate fixes.
• Own and improve CI/CD pipelines, DevOps processes, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Document software design, architecture, and functionality to facilitate future maintenance and enhancements.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to improve overall code quality.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and architecture to maintain code quality and system scalability in line with Coloplast and Comfort Medical policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to evaluate the current software infrastructure and identify areas for enhancement or modernization.
• Own and manage the product backlog, adjust priorities as necessary, and provide ongoing updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Collaborate closely with Operational Excellence leaders to define, prioritize, and maintain the Operational Excellence roadmap, while effectively balancing new feature development with addressing technical debt and system enhancements.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and security standards relevant to the healthcare and DME industries.
• Partner with IT and global stakeholders to ensure software solutions are robust, reliable, and easy to maintain.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies, and apply them to improve software development practices.
• Assure all processes, SOPs, and tools are in compliance with our HIPAA privacy standards, all state and local laws, our Accrediting agency, OSHA, Medicare/Medicaid, Third-Party and private payor guidelines.
• Comfort Medical employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems, business, computer science or related field
• 7+ years of software engineering experience, including experience designing cloud-native solutions.
• 4+ years of experience building and maintaining microservices and RESTful APIs in production environments.
• 2+ years of experience leading software engineering teams in an agile framework like Scrum, Kanban, Lean, or DevOps.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including overnight - up to 20%

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Proven ability to decompose monolithic systems into distributed architectures.
• Strong experience with .NET Core, C#, Azure services, SQL databases, and front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, Angular).
• Working knowledge of Azure-specific services like App Services, Azure Functions, Key Vault, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience with database design and querying.
• Proficiency in front-end frameworks and mobile app development (iOS/Android) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of modern software design principles (e.g., SOLID, DDD, TDD, clean architecture).
• Comfortable working with diverse teams and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment under tight deadlines
• Ability to solve ambiguous problems across the software development lifecycle
• Ability to clearly communicate and advocate for the software development team's needs
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills required along with strong written and verbal communication
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to adapt to changing priorities and requirements

At Coloplast, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and ensure a healthy work-life balance. Here is some of what you can expect:

* Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy. Plus, access to company sponsored wellness programs and mental health resources, paid leave of absence for qualifying events and generous paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.

* Financial Security: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match that vest immediately, financial planning services to help you secure your future, and corporate discount programs for goods and services.

* Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, flexible work hours, and flexible work arrangement options to help you balance your personal and professional life may be available.

* Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

* Recognition and Rewards: Recognition programs to celebrate achievements and contributions, including peer recognition, bonuses, awards, and special events.

* Community and Culture: A supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging. Participate in team-building activities, volunteer opportunities, and company-sponsored events. Sustainability strategy that outlines our ambitions for how to run our company in a more sustainable way.

* Competitive Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $99,959 - $149,938. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Hired

Comfort Medical provides an extensive selection of name brand catheter and ostomy supplies to thousands of customers nationwide. Our attention to detail, unmatched customer service, and dedication to helping our customers live happier, healthier lives are just a few of the many reasons we are one of the fastest growing catheter and ostomy supply companies in the nation!

Comfort Medical employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.

Comfort Medical is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) which means we employ and promote individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, status with regards to public assistance or any other protected classification.

59091
#LI-CM #LI-HYBRID