Application Development Manager

Overview

Seeking a hands-on technology leader to oversee application development, mentor engineering teams, and deliver scalable business solutions. This role partners with technical and business stakeholders to drive platform enhancements and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead application development projects from planning through deployment
• Manage and mentor software engineers while promoting development best practices
• Collaborate with business teams to deliver technology solutions
• Oversee system performance, integrations, and production support
• Drive code quality, release management, and process improvements
• Resolve complex technical issues and support ongoing enhancements

Requirements

• 7+ years of software development experience with technical leadership
• Experience leading engineering teams and enterprise application projects
• Strong knowledge of application architecture, databases, and web technologies
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Experience with cloud-based applications and system integrations
• Background supporting high-volume business platforms
• Experience leading distributed or remote development teams

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.