Director of Application Development

As the Director of Application Development, you will oversee the planning, development, and maintenance of software applications supporting our organization's business processes. You will lead a team of developers and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure software solutions align with the organization's goals and meet the needs of the end-users.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the application development team in the design, development, testing, and implementation of applications
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures and best practices for software development
• Oversee the technical work of your team, including code reviews, architecture design, and technology stack selection
• Collaborate with other departments to understand their software requirements and ensure the application development team can meet those needs
• Implement innovative technology solutions to optimize application efficiency and usability
• Develop strategic plans for the application development team to align with the organization's goals
• Manage project resources, timelines, and deliverables to ensure timely and effective completion
• Continually research and implement new technologies and frameworks as necessary
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to your team members

Requirements:

• Proven experience in leading and managing the delivery of system/software development projects in a structured environment
• Experience in a variety of software development approaches and methodologies including Agile and Waterfall
• Experience in both architecture and implementation-level software design
• Experience in requirements capture, analysis techniques and process improvement approaches
• An advanced level of understanding regarding information systems and application architecture standards
• Proven experience in overseeing the direction, development, and implementation of software solutions
• Strong communication skills with both internal team members and external business stakeholders
• Direct, hands-on experience with automated software and system management tools
• Knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies
• A BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field of study, or equivalent experience
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills