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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager - Application Development - **Company:** Kforce Inc. - **Location:** Draper, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Hub, DevOps, Productivity Software, Software Architecture, Release Management, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Microsoft Power Automate, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Cloud Migration, Api Design, Powerapps - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7c63a746-c75a-4f7f-8210-d352924192fe ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline * 8+ years in software engineering, application development, platform engineering, or a related technology field * 5+ years managing software engineering, application development, or technical engineering teams * Strong knowledge of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, release management, and modern software engineering practices * Expertise in solution architecture, engineering standards, and technical governance * Proficiency with cloud platforms, APIs, integrations, and modern software architectures * Proven ability to evaluate, implement, or lead AI-enabled development, intelligent automation, developer productivity tools, and emerging enterprise AI technologies, * Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline * Experience leading application modernization, digital transformation, or cloud migration * Experience managing vendors, consultants, and external delivery partners * Experience with enterprise AI governance, AI-enabled business solutions, AI agents, or agentic workflows * Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, .NET, Power Platform, Dataverse, and Copilot * Knowledge of API-first, service-oriented, and event-driven architectures Core Competencies: * Software engineering best practices * Enterprise solution architecture * Azure cloud modernization * Power Platform architecture, governance, administration, and ALM * AI-enabled development and automation * DevOps and platform engineering * APIs and integrations * Agile product delivery * Strategic execution * Vendor oversight * Executive communication * Stakeholder management * Budgeting, forecasting, and resource management ## Description Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Manager - Application Development in Draper, UT., In this role, you will lead Application Development and Power Platform teams in building, modernizing, and supporting secure, scalable enterprise solutions. 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