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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Application Development - **Company:** RouteOne LLC - **Location:** Farmington Hills, MI, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Outlook, Databases, Information Technology Operations, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Privacy Controls, System Availability, Information Technology - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=690f9680cc28d408 ## About the Role * Knowledge about application development, IT operations, finance, and other corporate systems. * Knowledge of Agile delivery methods, scaled Agile practices, organizational leadership, software delivery management, and enterprise technology platforms. Skills * Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Visio. * Experience with service-oriented architecture and development, database, or IT. Abilities * Ability to manage a high-performing team while participating in hiring, performance evaluations, and coaching. * Ability to work in a team environment. * Experience with handling or managing customer interactions and deliverables. * Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, problem solving, and facilitation skills. * Demonstrated experience with managing development for complex applications on time and within budget. * Demonstrated record of product/project related success. * Ability to effectively prioritize and assign work in order to meet deadlines. * Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical users at all levels of an organization. Other Essential Requirements * 12 years' experience in management of software development. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Management Information Systems, or related field. * Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field is preferred. ## Description * Own end-to-end delivery outcomes across the Release Train, ensuring teams deliver predictable, high-quality results aligned to organizational priorities. * Reviews, analyzes, creates, documents, approves, and implements development guidelines, standards, and procedures. * Serves as the accountable leader for Release Train performance, delivery results, technical outcomes, and organizational effectiveness. * Partner with Product Management to align priorities, team capacity, sequencing, and delivery commitments. * Assigned as owner of IT areas and enterprise systems, such as automated testing or Agile development. * Integrates development best practices and technology standards across the organization. * Responsible for the coaching, development, succession planning, and performance of Agile Team Leaders and other direct reports. * Responsible for ensuring system availability in alignment with internal and external service level expectations. * Maintain safety, security, and privacy standards throughout all areas of responsibility. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [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) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [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) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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