Job Description

Are you a tech-savvy leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and business? Do you excel at guiding talented developers while translating complex business needs into technical solutions?  Due to internal promotions, our long standing client  in the northtowns is seeking an exceptional  Applications Development Manager  to oversee the software development, application support and QA team.

Our client has extremely low turnover and impressive tenures.  Family centered corporate culture, flexible work/life balance and outstanding benefits that include:

• Pension Plan
• Generous Profit Sharing
• 401K with match
• Generous PTO
• Sick time
• Hybrid work schedule

The Opportunity

Reporting to the IT Director, the Applications Development Manager, is the connection between business vision and technical execution. You'll lead a talented team of Developers, BI analysts, QA and Application Support specialists while managing projects that move the organization forward. 

Your Impact

• Champion Technical Excellence - Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of 8 ranging from 2 to 25 years with the company.  Roll up your sleeves when necessary - maybe it's jumping in to test, writing a tricky SQL query or reviewing code to help developers find an issue
• Project Management - You are the driver for all applications related projects ensuring adequate resource allocation for requirements gathering,  troubleshooting application tickets, QA, etc.  You will create the project plans with clear milestones, deliverables, and quality standards and will lead projects using a hybrid Agile approach using tools like Jira & Smartsheet
• Core Application Rollout - Continue to plan and execute the rollout of their cloud based, mission critical, Java based application with both Azure and AWS components - a mutli year effort that will eventually impact every business line.
• Maintain Legacy Environment - Oversight for legacy ASP, .NET applications and SSRS reports that will eventually be replaced by Java system and Google Looker.
• Foster Innovation - Create an environment of continuous learning where your team can thrive, grow, and deliver exceptional solutions

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience including  minimum 3 years of experience as a manager of technical teams with administrative responsibilities (hiring, performance reviews, etc.)
• Strong technical background with required experience in:
  • SQL & database technologies
  • Agile methodologies
  • Project management
  • Prior coding experience in Microsoft technologies
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and complex projects
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional ability to multitask
• Demonstrated success in vendor management
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Talent for quickly mastering new technologies