Application Development Manager

Job Title: Application Development Manager
Location: Hybrid (Onsite at least 50% of the time)
Compensation: $113,641.25 - $142,051.56 per year - annual bonus included

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Application Development Manager to lead our team in the design, development, and implementation of both vendor-packaged and custom internal solutions that enhance our core banking platform and other enterprise applications. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for delivering business solutions that optimize operational efficiency through technology. You will oversee a team of core developers, collaborating with business units and IT teams to deliver enterprise solutions that meet operational needs while adhering to best practices in software delivery. Your strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and expertise in core banking technologies such as Symitar PowerOn will be essential for the success of the department.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and supervise a distributed core development team across multiple scrum teams and business lines. Responsible for overseeing resource planning, allocation, and team organization.
• Partner with the Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure effective team delivery, and actively participate in stakeholder ceremonies.
• Foster a team-oriented work environment that promotes professional development, diversity, collaboration, and innovation.
• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions, ensuring adherence to coding standards, compliance, and information security protocols.
• Implement continuous improvement processes for application management practices. Gather feedback from users, analyze performance metrics, and identify opportunities for enhancement.
• Define design patterns, review code, and ensure solutions meet internal standards.
• Collaborate with external vendors on integrated solutions and stay informed on their strategic roadmaps to influence application architecture decisions.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience; Bachelors degree in Computer Science preferred.
• Six (6) years of experience working with financial institution technologies such as Symitar (PowerOn), Jack Henry, MeridianLink, Alkami, and other core banking solutions.
• Strong experience with software development methodologies, version control, and testing practices.
• Proven leadership and people management experience, with an emphasis on coaching, mentoring, and motivating team members to achieve project and product delivery goals, as well as fostering career development.
• Ability to influence executive leadership and align technology solutions with business goals.
• Understanding of project management practices in an agile and iterative methodology.

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with core banking applications such as Symitar (PowerOn), and integration with other enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of IBMs AIX operating system, SQL, HTML, and JavaScript.
• Experience with the ITIL framework and implementing engineering processes, procedures, and templates for continuous improvement.

Work Environment:

• This position requires the use of multi-factor authentication for secure data access, and a personal smartphone is necessary for employment.
• The role operates in an office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently sitting, occasionally walking, frequent use of hands, constant hearing, and frequent talking.
• May require exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time position, expected to work 40 hours per week.

Compensation Information:

• Compensation will range from $113,641.25 to $142,051.56 annually, with the addition of an annual bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, prior performance, and other factors at the time of the offer.

Application Window:

• This role is expected to close within 45 days from the posting date. However, if the position has not been filled, the application period may be extended.

Other Duties:

• Please note that this job description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and may be adjusted as needed.