Director of Application Development

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help to define then execute the organization s application development strategy, aligning with business objectives and digital transformation goals.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing application development team, driving business value and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Champion agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) to accelerate software delivery and enhance responsiveness to business needs.
• Utilize low-code/no-code development tools to accelerate solution delivery and empower business users.
• Lead API integration strategy to enable seamless connectivity between enterprise systems, third-party services, and emerging technologies.
• Direct the use of AI-driven software development, leveraging machine learning and intelligent automation to enhance application capabilities.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, when necessary, with full-stack development experience across front-end, back-end, and cloud-native architectures.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring accountability for deliverables, SLAs, and long-term partnership success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program management, information security, infrastructure, and business leaders, to align technology solutions with organizational goals.
• Effectively communicate complex technical topics to executives and non-technical stakeholders, driving alignment and support for technology investments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing large technology teams.
• A bachelor s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a related field
• Proven expertise in agile methodologies, including hands-on experience with Scrum and Kanban.
• Proficiency in low-code/no-code development tools (e.g. OutSystems, Mendix, Microsoft Power Platform).
• Deep understanding of API integration design, microservices architecture, and cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Full-stack development proficiency in modern technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, .NET, Node.js, React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Familiarity with AI-driven development tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or OpenAI Codex.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence both technical teams and non-technical executive stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with enterprise software platforms such as SAP, PeopleSoft or ServiceNow.
• Experience in AI-driven development, leveraging machine learning, automation, and AI-assisted coding tools.
• Cloud-native development understanding, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless computing.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries such as utilities, finance, or healthcare.