Are you passionate about software?
Are you constantly pushing yourself to learn new technologies to develop better, faster and more efficient applications?
Then CoStar is the place for you. Everyone at CoStar is deeply committed to delivering high-performing applications that change the way our users consume and use commercial real estate data. We are THE leading data provider to the $11 trillion commercial real estate industry. Every day customers use our data and products to make multi-million dollar investment decisions. We are growing rapidly and searching for a Technical Manager who can take us to the next level. Are you up for the challenge?
The Technical Manager will design, develop, test, debug and implement operating systems components, software tools, and utilities. The Technical Manager will determine systems software design requirements in addition to ensuring that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency. The selected candidate will generate systems software engineering policies, standards and procedures.
Responsibilities:
-Manage and coordinate the work for a team of developers
-Hands-on development expertise using Microsoft .NET and SQL Server
-Create, review and approve test plans including scope, test methodology and test case identification
-Apply sound quality management methods, tools and techniques to create and support defect-free application software that meets the needs of the organization
-Work with Project and Development managers to define QA activities for project plans along with ensuring delivery schedules for testing activities
-Provide status reports and feedback to Quality Director and Business Management for QA projects
-Act as release manager to ensure product components are released for production deployment as tested by Software QA Group
-Ensure industry best practices are integrated into QA/Test processes and artifacts
-Act as "Voice of the Customer" when participating in product readiness reviews
Skill & Qualifications:
-Bachelors Degree
-5+ years of development experience
-2+ years of prior management experience
-Experience in Mainframe and Web based technologies is preferred
-Demonstrated expert knowledge of Object Oriented Programming and design patterns
-Solid experience with the following technologies; C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Javascript, jQuery, HTML/DOM/CSS, ADO.NET, TSQL, stored procedures
-High proficiency in testing methodology, SDLC methodology, test documentation procedures and QA Best Practices
-Understanding & implementation of automated test processes
-Strong written and verbal communication skills; Must be able to communicate at a level appropriate to the audience (direct reports, peers and senior management)
-Excellent team building, negotiation and consensus building abilities
-Ability to motivate and build high performance testing and software development teams