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# Manager, Applications Development & Engineering

- **Company:** Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
- **Location:** Washington, DC, 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 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/manager-applications-development-engineering-washington-dc--5cf28f49-6cde-4d1c-9741-b2c5f410a369

## About the Role

Software Development, Software Engineering, Legal, Software Development, Software Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Interpersonal Skills, Detail Oriented, Team Lead/Manager, Organizational Skills, 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., * 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.

## Description

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.