# Software Development Manager

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/software-development-manager

A Software Development Manager leads a team of engineers, combining people management with technical oversight of software architecture decisions and project delivery. They apply Agile/Scrum leadership practices to run sprints and set technical roadmapping priorities that align engineering work with business goals. This role sits between individual contributor engineers and senior technology leadership, suiting former developers who have transitioned into managing people and coordinating cross-team projects.

Top skills: [People Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/people-management), [Project Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/project-management), [Software Architecture](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/software-architecture)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Senior Game Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-game-developer), [Senior Software Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-software-developer), [Senior UI Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-ui-developer), [Senior UX Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-ux-developer), [Senior WordPress Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-wordpress-developer)
- Often leads to: [Director of Engineering](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-engineering)

## Similar roles

[DevOps Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/devops-manager), [Engineering Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/engineering-manager), [It Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/it-manager), [Program Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/program-manager), [Senior Software Developer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-software-developer), [Software Engineering Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/software-engineering-manager), [Technical Program Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/technical-program-manager)

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