Manager - Application Development

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Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Team Management :
- Lead, mentor, and develop application development teams to achieve organizational goals.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Manage team performance, resource allocation, and career development plans.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and retention of technical talent.
Application Development & Delivery :
- Oversee the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Establish and enforce development standards, coding practices, and quality assurance processes.
- Drive adoption of Agile, DevOps, and modern software engineering practices.
Technical Leadership :
- Define application architecture and technology roadmaps aligned with business requirements.
- Review technical designs and provide guidance on complex development challenges.
- Ensure applications meet performance, scalability, security, and compliance requirements.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and development tools.
Stakeholder Management :
- Partner with business leaders, product owners, architects, and project managers to define priorities and deliver solutions.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions and actionable development plans.
- Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership.
Governance & Compliance :
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage application lifecycle governance, change management, and release processes.
- Monitor system performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8 - 12+ years of experience in software/application development.
- 3 - 5+ years of experience leading technical teams or managing application development projects.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, system integration, and enterprise application development.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale technology projects.
Technical Skills :
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, source control systems, and automation tools.
- Understanding of microservices, APIs, and modern application architectures.