Development Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2199, Watt Street, Ames, Story County, Iowa, 50010, United States
About Oakland Corporation
Oakland Corporation is a trusted provider of ERP software and exceptional service in the grain, agriculture, and fuel industries. Our mission is to support our clients by delivering reliable solutions that improve efficiency and productivity. We take pride in building long-term relationships and providing outstanding customer service to ensure our clients have the resources and support they need to thrive.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly technical Development Manager to lead and actively contribute to our software development efforts as we modernize and upgrade Oakland's accounting and grain platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong software development experience, architectural expertise, and the ability to write and review production-quality code.
In addition to managing a small team of developers, this role will directly participate in system design, code reviews, technical problem solving, and architectural decisions as we move toward a cloud-native architecture. The Development Manager will set technical standards, ensure best practices are followed, and help guide the transition of our legacy platforms into modern, scalable solutions.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of building and delivering complex software systems to production, leading development teams from a technical perspective, and maintaining deep involvement in the codebase. Strong communication and planning skills are important, but this is first and foremost a development-focused role requiring substantial real-world programming experience. You will play a critical role in shaping Oakland's technology future by building reliable, scalable, and modern software solutions for our clients.
Why Join Oakland Corporation
At Oakland Corporation, we foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where employees are valued and empowered to succeed. We believe in continuous learning, professional growth, and building technology that truly helps our clients succeed.
If you are a proven leader who enjoys guiding teams, building modern software, and shaping the future of technology in agriculture and accounting, we would love to hear from you.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2199, Watt Street, Ames, Story County, Iowa, 50010, United States
Ames, Iowa
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCreate and maintain a long-term development roadmap aligned with company goals
- check_circleLead and support a small team of developers working on grain and accounting applications
- check_circleRun weekly status meetings to ensure clear communication across the development team
- check_circleManage issues, pull requests, and code reviews using GitHub
- check_circleReview CI pipeline activity and ensure high software quality standards
- check_circleEnsure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and at a high level of quality
- check_circleCollaborate with leadership to prioritize features and timelines
Requirements
- verifiedExperience managing a team of software developers
- verifiedProven track record of delivering large software projects to production
- verifiedFamiliarity with GitHub
- verifiedFamiliarity with AWS and cloud-native architecture concepts
- verifiedExperience with Java and Go (preferred)
- verifiedExperience with Continuous Integration (CI) systems (preferred)
- verifiedBackground in modernizing or migrating legacy software platforms (preferred)
Nice to Have
Experience with Java and Go. Experience working with Continuous Integration (CI) systems. Background in modernizing or migrating legacy software platforms.
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