Manager, Application Development

Our client is looking for an experienced and results-oriented Manager of Application Development to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise applications. This leadership role will oversee a team of developers and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to build scalable, secure, and high-performance applications that support our business objectives.

Key Functions/Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers working on applications using Microsoft technologies.
• Oversee the full application lifecycle: planning, architecture, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Collaborate with business analysts, product managers, QA engineers, and infrastructure teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Drive technical design and architecture decisions for scalable web and enterprise applications.
• Ensure coding standards, security best practices, and architectural integrity are followed.
• Manage workload prioritization, sprint planning, resource allocation, and delivery timelines.
• Develop and maintain DevOps pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Evaluate new Microsoft tools, frameworks, and cloud services to continuously improve team productivity and software performance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on project status, risks, and change management.
• Develop and execute on technical roadmaps to modernize legacy applications.
• Delegate and provide feedback to team members to facilitate their career development.

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Strong expertise with Microsoft technologies:
  • .NET Core / .NET Framework
  • C#
  • ASP.NET MVC / Web API / Blazor
  • Entity Framework / LINQ
  • SQL Server (Including Stored Procedures)
  • SSIS + SSRS
  • Azure services (App Services, Functions, Key Vault, Azure SQL, Storage)
  • Classic ASP
• Experience managing Agile development teams (Scrum or Kanban).
• Hands-on experience with source control (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience drafting and delivering performance reviews.
• Experience delegating and providing feedback to team members.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in application development, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the insurance industry or on applications that support insurance business.
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or MCSA/MCSD).
• Experience modernizing legacy enterprise applications.

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