Director of Application Development

An opportunity is available for a Director of Application Development to lead a seasoned development team through a significant platform modernization and the delivery of a next-generation cloud-native application. This role is suited for a hands-on engineering leader who will manage the team, make key technical decisions, and work closely with product teams. The position involves guiding a mature, high-performing team, rather than initiating a turnaround. The primary challenge is to maintain execution, alignment, and momentum while navigating this modernization effort., * * Own project scheduling, resource assignment, and the timely delivery of development deliverables.

• Lead and manage a development team composed of software engineers and potentially QA personnel.
• Dedicate approximately 75% of time to management activities and 25% to engaging with the code to understand team activities.
• Coach and facilitate the professional development of engineering staff, including setting growth plans and building team skills.
• Serve as a strategic partner to Product leadership, balancing business objectives, technical realities, and delivery commitments.
• Manage the dynamic between engineering and product teams to ensure collaborative and effective outcomes.
• Define, track, and act on development metrics to improve team performance, quality, and throughput.
• Support the organization’s AI roadmap by evaluating where AI can create business value and guiding its implementation.
• Ensure effective software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices are followed consistently.

Experience: A minimum of 10 years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a people management role leading software development teams.

Technical Skills: Background in .NET and exposure to AI concepts and their application in development.

Professional Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to develop, coach, and retain engineering talent.
• Experience leading engineering teams within a SaaS software organization.
• Strong understanding of modern software development practices and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with product management and other technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative and pragmatic leadership style that fosters a positive team culture without needing to “rock the boat.”, * Experience leading engineering teams through platform modernization or large-scale product transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud environments.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and scalable SaaS platforms.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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