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# Manager, Applications Development & Engineering

- **Company:** Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $172,000 - $193,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Portfolio Management, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/7_50AF3AF11B74BCE8ADC24D59D21A4BC3

## About the Role

This position manages the development teams delivering strategic legal applications and overseeing delivery processes. We value entrepreneurial self-starters who bring innovative solutions to the table. If you are detail-oriented and possess strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills, we want to talk to you.At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.On a typical day you will: Oversee multiple development teams, ensuring ROI-aligned delivery. Define KPIs, budgets, and SLAs for application portfolio. Implement and maintain DevOps, CI/CD, and quality frameworks. Mentor and hire top engineering talent. Liaise between IT and business to align technical strategy. Join us if you have:10+ years in software delivery 3+ years in managerial
roles Bachelor's degree; MBA or technical master's a plus. Bachelor's Degree in: computer science, software engineering, information technology, information systems, computer engineering, or a related technical/STEM field Deep understanding of DevOps, Agile, cloud architecture. Experience in technology budgeting and portfolio management. Proven leadership and conflict resolution skills. Who We AreDavis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client's and each lawyer's work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.What's in it For You?DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:Choice of health and vision insurance plans2 paid
volunteer days for qualifying community service workDental planFertility and adoption benefitPaid sabbatical after 13 years of serviceTuition reimbursementCommuter benefitsRetirement contributionThis job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.Washington State