Application Development Manager

Application Development ManagerBroomfield, Colorado, United StatesThe 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 include managing and supervising a distributed core development team across multiple business lines and scrum teams, collaborating with the Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO), fostering a team-oriented work culture, leading the design and governance of software solutions, establishing continuous improvement processes, defining design patterns, reviewing code, partnering with external vendors, and staying informed about industry trends and vendor roadmaps.Reporting structure includes reporting to the AVP of Application Engineering and managing Application Developers (Symitar Core Developers).Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, at least six (6) years of experience with financial institution technologies, strong background in software development methodologies, leadership experience with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and professional development, ability to influence executive leadership and drive strategic technology initiatives, and understanding of project management principles within an agile and iterative environment.Preferred qualifications include a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering, hands-on experience developing, integrating, and supporting core banking applications, knowledge of IBMs AIX operating system, proficiency in SQL development, HTML, and JavaScript, and familiarity with the ITIL framework and experience in implementing engineering processes and best practices.Work environment and requirements include multi-factor authentication, office-based work environment, physical requirements including frequent sitting, occasional walking, frequent use of hands, hearing, and talking, and occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs.