Entry Level Software Development Manager
We’re seeking an Entry Level Software Development Manager with strong front-end capabilities to join our in-house team in Sarasota, FL. This hybrid role combines leadership, client interaction, and hands-on development. You’ll work directly with customers to understand their needs, manage and test ongoing projects, and contribute front-end code within our LAMP/Laravel framework.
You’ll serve as a bridge between our clients and dev team—translating business requirements into actionable development plans and ensuring projects are executed cleanly, efficiently, and with great UI/UX. You must have a working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and be comfortable managing the full development lifecycle from discovery through deployment and QA.
What You’ll Do:
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for select software projects.
• Meet with clients to walk through requirements, changes, and approvals.
• Translate design files and business logic into clean, maintainable front-end code.
• Lead project delivery timelines and coordinate tasks across our dev team.
• Conduct testing and QA before client handoff—ensuring nothing gets missed.
• Manage source control and deployment practices using Git and related tools.
• Work closely with UI/UX designers to maintain brand consistency and usability.
• Report progress and surface any blockers during weekly internal updates.
You Should Have:
• 3+ years of experience in front-end web development.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and common frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind, etc.).
• Laravel and LAMP stack familiarity with the ability to collaborate with back-end devs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills—you're client-friendly and team-oriented.
• Experience translating wireframes and mockups into working front-end code.
• A passion for clean, tested, and scalable code that meets real business needs.
• Strong understanding of responsive design and modern web standards.
• Experience with testing/debugging across multiple browsers and platforms.
Nice to Have:
• Experience with Shopify, WordPress, or modern JS frameworks (Vue, React).
• Previous role as a team lead or project manager in a dev setting.
• Comfort configuring staging environments and deploying updates.
Why Join utilasoft?
At utilasoft, we don’t just build software—we build custom platforms that power real businesses. From franchise systems to inventory platforms and project management tools, we create scalable solutions with real-world impact. You’ll be part of a hands-on, collaborative team solving problems and delivering value daily.
• Location: Sarasota, FL (on-site required)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Compensation: $40,000 – $60,000
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hrs/week
• Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance, Profit Sharing
• Vacation: 10 days a year to start
• Holidays: 5 Paid Holidays
• Christmas Vacation: Company wide 10 days, Dec 19-Jan 2
• Bonus: Based on Company revenue
• Start Date: ASAP
Software Development
Engineering and Information Technology
Full-time