Software Development Manager chez WEBIT Services

About Us

WEBIT Services is one of the leading Managed Services Providers in the Chicago suburbs and a proud two-time receipient of the Better Bureau's Torch Award for Ethics. As an employee-owned, values driven company, we are passionate about using technology to create meaningful change.

Our software division, Upstream Impact, builds modern, purpose-driven software for nonprofit organizations, empowering them to make a greater positive impact in their communities. We are scalable, human-centered software solutions.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Software Development Manager to lead our team to the next level. This is not a hands-on coding role. This is a people-first, process-driven leadership position. You'll be the organizational engine of our team, combining strong project management skills with servant leadership to ensure our developers thrive and our products deliver exceptional value. If you love building high-performing teams, improving processes, and making sure the right work gets done at the right time, this role is for you. Please DO NOT contact WEBIT Employees directly or call the WEBIT office. Any candidates who do not follow application procedures will not be considered.

Requirements

Team Leadership & Accountability

- Provide direct mentorship and support through regular one-on-one meetings.

- Set clear goals, track performance, with EOS Scorecards, conduct performance reviews, and support the professional growth.

- Hold developers and QA Engineers accountable for their work, ensuring a high-quality standard.

- Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Project & Process Management

- Lead Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and customer check-ins.

- Translate product requirements into sprint backlogs and execution plans.

- Monitor project timelines, scope and resource allocation.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

- Oversee QA practices and testing standards.

- Implement continuous improvement processes to optimize productivity and delivery predictability.

Desired Skill

- 5+ years in software development management. Agile project management, or related leadership roles.

- Proven experience managing engineering teams in a small-business environment.

-Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

-Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g. Jira, Azure DevOps, GitHub, CI/CD).

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to hold others accountable.

- High-level technical understanding: hands-on coding not required.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

Influence: Your will have direct and significant impact on our team's success and our company's future.

Focus: This is a pure Leadership role. Your value comes from enabling others not from your code contributions.

Culture: Join a small, supportive team where you can make a real difference and help shape our culture.

Salary $90,000-110,000k

Company paid Day 1 Health Insurance

Company paid AD&D

Employee Ownership after 1 year of employment

Dental, Vision, and 401k plan options

Unlimited PTO eligibility after 90-days