Manager Software Development bei GAINSCO

Are You Driven?® We Are.

We are a company of driven, enthusiastic, and determined people. We celebrate achievement and success. We foster innovation, determination, and recognition. Because of that, our employees feel recognized and rewarded for the contributions they make daily. At GAINSCO, it is our people that set us apart.

If you are a hands-on technical leader who thrives in agile environments and is passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering impactful software solutions, GAINSCO is the place for you.

Why Join GAINSCO?

GAINSCO’s work environment rewards engaged individuals who have a desire to contribute and succeed. That is because our culture encourages individuals to develop their skills as they build their careers. Come join us and become a Champion with GAINSCO.

As Manager, Software Development, you will lead a team of developers responsible for building and maintaining business-critical applications. You will balance technical oversight with people leadership, driving agile delivery, ensuring code quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

What does a MANAGER, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, do?

• Own sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Ensure sprint commitments are met, and outcomes align with business goals.
• Drive accountability for timely, high-quality software delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and coach developers to support career growth and performance.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture.
• Provide regular feedback and development opportunities.
• Ensure that solution and code reviews take place at the appropriate times.
• Ensure adherence to best practices, security standards, and architectural direction.
• Balance innovation with stability to build scalable, maintainable systems.
• Identify and remove blockers that impede team progress.
• Partner with stakeholders to realign priorities and resolve conflicts.
• Act as a liaison between business and IT.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to executives and cross-functional partners.
• Ensure alignment across all levels of the organization.

What is required?

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.

Certifications:

• Preferred- Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CSM, SAFe).

Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive software development experience is required.
• 5+ years of experience managing software development teams is required.
• Proven success leading agile teams and delivering business-critical applications.
• Insurance or financial services industry experience is a plus.

Other skills and abilities:

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Technical acumen in modern development frameworks and engineering practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and align teams.

What else do you need to know?

• Hybrid
• Excellent benefits package medical & dental, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Parental Leave Policy
• 401K + Company Match
• PTO Plan + Paid Company determined Holidays.

All offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation (including employment, education, criminal, and DMV verification- when applicable) and a pre-employment drug test with results satisfactory to GAINSCO.

GAINSCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer