Application Development Manager

About the job Application Development Manager

Location: Hybrid Employees who can perform essential job functions remotely are expected to be onsite at least 50% of the time over a two-week pay period.

• Competitive total rewards package, including 4 weeks of paid time off for full-time employees, additional paid time off for work anniversaries, volunteer time off, and 12 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer contributions to a Health Savings Account.
• Up to a 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions.
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program covering personalized care options for employees and their households.
• Professional development opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning, leadership training programs, job shadowing, a mentorship program, and tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year.

Position Overview:

The Application Development Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining both vendor-packaged and custom internal applications that enhance the organizations core banking platform and enterprise systems. This role leads the development of technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, aligning with strategic goals and technology roadmaps.

This position oversees a team of developers, collaborates with business units and internal IT teams, and ensures software solutions are developed using industry best practices. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem‑solving skills, a disciplined software engineering approach, and expertise in Symitar PowerOn development. They should be self‑motivated, agile, and capable of balancing efficiency with effectiveness while fostering innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise a distributed core development team across multiple business lines and scrum teams, including resource planning, allocation, and administration.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) and actively participate in stakeholder meetings.
• Foster a team‑oriented work culture that promotes diversity, collaboration, quality, customer satisfaction, and innovation.
• Lead the design, development, and governance of software solutions to ensure high‑quality and efficient implementation.
• Establish and implement continuous improvement processes for application management, incorporating user feedback and performance analysis.
• Define design patterns, review code, and ensure adherence to coding, compliance, and security standards.
• Partner with external vendors for integrated solutions and stay informed about industry trends and vendor roadmaps.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: AVP of Application Engineering
Manages: Application Developers (Symitar Core Developers)

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least six (6) years of experience with financial institution technologies such as Jack Henry (Symitar, Synapsys, Synergy, SymXchange, ARCU), MeridianLink, Encompass, Alkami, COTS, Image Center, and OpCon.
• Strong background in software development methodologies, version control, and testing practices.
• Leadership experience with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Ability to influence executive leadership and drive strategic technology initiatives.
• Understanding of project management principles within an agile and iterative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering.
• Hands‑on experience developing, integrating, and supporting core banking applications (Symitar/PowerOn/RepGen).
• Knowledge of IBMs AIX operating system.
• Familiarity with the ITIL framework and experience in implementing engineering processes and best practices.
• Multi‑factor authentication is required to ensure data security, necessating the use of a personal smartphone for employment.
• Office‑based work environment with standard office equipment usage.
• Physical requirements include frequent sitting, occasional walking, and frequent use of hands, hearing, and talking. Occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs may be required.