Applications Development Manager

Tsunami Tsolutions is seeking an experienced Applications Development Manager to lead and grow a team of software professionals, with a strong focus on people development, delivery excellence, and operational effectiveness. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on coaching teams, improving performance, and driving consistency in processes and outcomes. NOTE: This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to U.S. national security-based export control requirements. All applicants must be U.S. Citizens (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)) or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship is offered., People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of application developers, fostering technical growth and career progression.
• Conduct regular performance management activities including goal setting, feedback, and evaluations.
• Build a strong team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with leadership to support workforce planning, hiring, and onboarding of new team members.
• Identify skill gaps and implement training and development plans to strengthen team capabilities.

Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day team operations to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across initiatives.
• Establish, implement, and enforce development processes, standards, and best practices.
• Track and report on team performance metrics (e.g., delivery timelines, quality, throughput) and drive improvements.
• Ensure alignment of team priorities with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies impacting delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership.
• Translate business needs into actionable plans and ensure clear communication throughout delivery.
• Manage expectations and ensure a high level of stakeholder satisfaction.

Technical Oversight (Non-Hands-On)

• Provide guidance and oversight on technical approaches, ensuring alignment with architectural standards.
• Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams on solution design and technical direction.
• Maintain awareness of current technologies and industry trends to support informed decision-making.
• Review and support key technical decisions without being directly responsible for hands-on development.

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in application development, including at least 2+ years in a leadership or management role

OR * 10+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity Preferred Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated success leading and developing technical teams in an Agile or similar delivery environment
• Strong experience with SDLC processes and delivery management practices
• Experience establishing and improving team processes, metrics, and performance tracking
• Familiarity with modern application environments (cloud platforms, APIs, microservices) sufficient to lead and guide teams
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment

• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing development team
• High-impact role with visibility across the organization
• Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities