Application Development Manager

Work Type:
Full-Time | Hybrid (50% Onsite — Broomfield, CO)

Experience:

6–30 Years (Application Development & Financial Institution Technologies)
Compensation: USD $113,000 — $142,000 annually + Annual Bonus

We are seeking a Manager, Application Development to lead design, development, and delivery of enterprise and core banking applications (Symitar and related technologies). This role oversees a team of developers, ensuring delivery of business solutions aligned with strategic objectives and the technology roadmap. The manager will balance efficiency with quality, foster a collaborative and diverse team environment, and ensure best practices in coding, compliance, and information security.

• Manage and supervise the core development team across multiple scrum teams and business lines.
• Oversee resource allocation, planning, and delivery in coordination with the Enterprise PMO.
• Establish a supportive and team-oriented culture that values diversity, teamwork, and quality.
• Provide leadership in design, development concepts, governance, and delivery of efficient software solutions.
• Implement processes for continuous improvement of application development and management.
• Define and enforce design patterns, review code, and ensure compliance with coding and security standards.
• Collaborate with external vendors for integrated solutions and stay current on vendor roadmaps.
• Ensure solutions optimize operational efficiency while aligning with strategic business needs.

• US Citizenship (no VISA sponsorship).
• 6+ years of experience with financial institution technologies:
  Jack Henry (Symitar, Synapsys, Synergy, Sym Xchange, ARCU), Meridian Link, Encompass, Alkami, COTS, Image Center, OpCon.
• Proven experience with software development methodologies, version control, and testing practices.
• Leadership and people management skills with focus on coaching, mentoring, and motivating development teams.
• Ability to influence executive leadership and work in agile/iterative environments.

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Hands‑on experience developing and supporting Symitar/Power On/Rep Gen applications.
• Knowledge of IBM AIX operating systems.
• SQL development experience, plus familiarity with HTML and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of ITIL framework and engineering process implementation.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Stable employment history with progressive growth in development leadership.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model (onsite 50% of time).
• Personal smartphone required for multi‑factor authentication.
• Flexibility for multiple interview rounds (technical + leadership).