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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Application Development - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** East Coast of the United States, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Organization, Cloud Platform System, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4a9d196d-d977-491d-8796-b4383d3ad65b ## About the Role 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [This Is Not Your Father's .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/967-this-is-not-your-father-s-net) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)