Application Development Manager in Broomfield, Colorado - #68283 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 68283

Application Development Manager
The Application Development Manager is responsible for designing, building, implementing, and supporting both vendor-packaged and custom internal solutions that enhance the core banking platform (Symitar) and other enterprise applications, in line with our strategic plan and technology roadmap. This role leads the design, development, and delivery of business solutions aimed at optimizing operational efficiency through technology. The manager oversees a team of core developers and collaborates with business units and internal IT teams to deliver enterprise solutions that meet the organization’s operational needs, utilizing software delivery best practices. In addition to possessing excellent problem-solving abilities, strong software engineering discipline, and knowledge in Symitar PowerOn. The Application Development Manager must be an initiator who is self-motivated, creative, agile, and accountable. They must balance efficiency with effectiveness and have strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Hybrid: Employees who are able to perform the essential functions of their jobs away from the onsite location may do so with the expectation that they are onsite at least fifty percent of the time over a two-week pay period.

Application Development Manager Responsibilities 
Manages and supervises the core development team distributed across scrum teams and business lines. Responsibilities include overseeing resource administration, planning, allocation, and organization as needed.
Works closely with the Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) on team delivery and attends appropriate stakeholder ceremonies.
Creates a supportive team-oriented work climate that enables project and resource team members to develop professionally; and that values diversity, promotes teamwork and collaboration, and emphasizes quality, customer satisfaction, creativity, and cost-effectiveness.
Demonstrates expertise and leadership in, design and development concepts, practices, procedures, and governance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and efficient software solutions. 
Implement processes for continuous improvement of application management practices. Seeks feedback from users, analyzes performance metrics, and identifies areas for enhancement or innovation.
Defines design patterns, reviews code, and ensures that solutions adhere to Elevations’ coding, compliance, and information security standards.
Works with external vendors for integrated solutions. Stays current with vendor strategic roadmaps to influence the health and currency of our application architecture.

Reports to:
AVP of Application Engineering

Manages:
Application Developers (Symitar Core Developers)

Application Development Manager Qualifications
4-year college degree or equivalent work experience; B.S., Computer Science preferred.
Six (6) years' experience with financial institution technologies: Jack Henry (Symitar, Synapsys, Synergy, SymXchange, ARCU), MeridianLink, Encompass, Alkami, COTS, Image Center, OpCon, etc.
Experience in software development methodologies, version control, and testing practices.
Experience in leadership and people management experience with an emphasis on coaching, mentoring, guiding and motivating team members on project and product delivery and career / professional development.
Ability to influence executive leadership.
Understands the principles of project management practices in an agile and iterative project management methodology.
Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:
BS or MS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent.
Hands-on experience developing, integrating and supporting core banking application (Symitar/PowerOn / RepGen).
Knowledge and experience with IBM’s AIX operating system.
Knowledge in SQL development for relational databases, HTML, and Java Script.
Knowledge of the ITIL framework and experience implementing engineering processes, procedures, and templates.

Salary: $113-$142K/yr. (DOE)

Benefits
A competitive total rewards package with 4 weeks paid time off for full-time employees, work anniversary paid time off, paid volunteer time off, and 12 paid holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer contributions to supercharge your Health Savings Account
Up to a 4% match on 401(k) contributions
Up to twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave
An extensive Employee Assistance Program that provides personalized care options for your whole household
Ample opportunity to learn, develop and grow with access to LinkedIn Learning, career and leadership development programs, job shadowing, a mentor program, and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year

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