Perry Homes

Manager, Software Development

Perry Homes

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Houston • Texas • United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Define and enforce architectural standards, code quality benchmarks, and design patterns across the CPQ and Customer-Facing Applications squads.
  • Conduct hands-on code reviews, pair programming, and technical design reviews to elevate team capability.
  • Lead adoption of AI-assisted development tools (Cursor) across the team, modeling best practices through daily usage. Partner with the AI Enablement Engineer on frameworks, configurations, and context pipelines.
  • Own the technical roadmap for both squads, balancing feature delivery, technical debt, and platform modernization.
  • Set goals, monitor progress, and resolve operational issues across squads. Collaborate with IT leadership and business stakeholders to ensure alignment.
  • Own performance management for all direct reports: conduct reviews, set goals, manage career development, and address performance issues proactively and directly.
  • Mentor and develop two Team Leads; identify their strengths and growth areas, assign stretch responsibilities, and coach them from Supervisor toward Manager readiness.
  • Mentor and coach all direct reports through regular feedback, clear expectations, and development planning, maintaining accountability for individual growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in CS, Software Engineering, IT, or related field. Equivalent professional experience considered.
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience. 2+ years in a technical leadership role managing development teams of 6 or more.
  • Strong full-stack background: modern web frameworks, API design, and relational database architecture.
  • Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud platforms.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent) in production.
  • Proven track record developing team members: mentoring developers, coaching underperformers, and building team capability over time.
  • Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and deliver direct performance feedback.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Coverage Options
  • PTO & Paid Holidays
  • Leave of Absence Programs
  • Perry Homes Family College Fund
  • New Home & Employee Discounts
  • Pet Perks, Travel Assistance, & More
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Hard Skills & Tools
software developmentfull-stack developmentAPI designrelational database architectureCI/CD pipelinesinfrastructure-as-codeAI-assisted development toolscode quality benchmarksdesign patternstechnical leadership
Soft Skills
mentoringcoachingcommunicationperformance managementgoal settingcollaborationproblem solvingteam developmentfeedback deliveryaccountability