Astound is a leading provider of internet, WiFi, mobile, and TV services, dedicated to connecting communities and empowering lives through innovative technology. We also keep businesses connected with dependable fiber infrastructure and internet solutions backed by award-winning service, helping organizations thrive in an increasingly connected world. At the forefront of digital transformation, we continuously evolve our offerings to meet the dynamic needs of our customers—delivering reliable connectivity and groundbreaking digital experiences.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond infrastructure. We invest in our people through personalized training, coaching, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and opportunity. Employees are empowered to represent a superior telecommunications company while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. We offer a robust benefits package that includes rewards, recognition programs, and employee discounts—ensuring our team members are supported in both their professional and personal journeys. At Astound, we believe in creating astounding possibilities for everyone, everywhere.
Position Overview:
The Application Development Manager will manage and mentor other software engineers while actively contributing to current projects. The ideal candidate will be able to draw from diverse professional experience when leading reports or strategizing for company growth.
A Day in the Life of the Application Development Manager:
- Manage, direct and coach the career goals and personal development of 5-10 software engineers.
- Present practical input for strategic resource decisions and project team assignments.
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing and hiring new software engineers.
- Comply with, and model, company best practices internally and externally.
- Contribute on multiple projects while collaborating with a team of experienced and diverse software engineers.
- Business Analysts, Project Managers and designers; striking a balance between project work and business operations.
- Supports new project scoping as needed, including estimates and architectural designs.
What You Bring to the Table:
- 7-10+ years of relevant professional experience.
- Preferred at least 2 years experience in a mentoring capacity.
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including Agile, coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
- Experience deploying and maintaining production applications, different environments, code promotion and release processes.
- Experience with Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Perl, JavaScript, Git and relational databases is required.
- Demonstrated success supporting & mentoring coworkers.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication - clear, concise, compassionate.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:
- 401k retirement plan, with employer match
- Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
- Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
- Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
- Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
- Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee discount program
- Benefits listed above are for regular full-time position
Base Salary:The base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $125,000 (annually). The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities.
Our Mission Statement:
- Take care of our customers
- Do what we say we are going to do
Diverse Workforce / EEO:
Astound is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.
FCO (For San Francisco Candidates Only):
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
CCPA Employee Privacy Policy (For California Candidates Only): https://www.astound.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CCPA-Employee-Privacy-Notice.pdf
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
