Application Development Manager

Overview

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. We focus on people—employees, clients, and the community—through expertise, integrity, and care. Our attorneys and staff help injured clients receive the care and service they deserve while we manage the complex legal work so clients can focus on recovery and moving forward.

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. Our culture is special, and we invite you to apply today and join the WLG family.

Position Summary: The Application Development Manager leads a team of developers responsible for designing, building, integrating, and maintaining enterprise‑level applications that support critical business operations. This role oversees solution architecture, development standards, delivery timelines, and cross‑system integrations while driving quality, efficiency, and innovation across the development lifecycle. The manager collaborates closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, project managers, and product owners to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational goals.

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of application developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee workload allocation, performance reviews, goal setting, and professional development plans.
  • Provide technical guidance and coaching to support team growth in modern development practices, architecture, and tooling.
• Application Strategy, Architecture & Standards
  • Define and uphold development standards, best practices, coding guidelines, and documentation expectations.
  • Oversee solution architecture for new and existing applications, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with enterprise architecture.
  • Evaluate new technologies and recommend tools, platforms, and approaches that support innovation and business outcomes.
• Project Delivery & Execution
  • Manage application development life cycles, ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality solutions.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Oversee code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies across the development team.
  • Ensure reliable deployment processes and partner with Dev Ops to optimize CI/CD pipelines.
• AI, Automation & Integration
  • Oversee the design and development of Copilot AI‑powered applications, automation tools, and intelligent workflows that enhance operational efficiency and user productivity.
  • Architect and manage cloud‑based workflows using Azure services (e.g., Logic Apps, Functions).
  • Direct API development and integration across enterprise systems, ensuring secure data flows and interoperability.
• Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure existing applications are actively maintained, optimized, and supported.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts for escalated application issues, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Promote continuous improvement initiatives related to performance, reliability, development speed, and user experience.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field required
• 5+ years of experience in application development or software engineering
• 2+ years of experience leading technical teams or managing developers

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (JavaScript, Python, C#, etc.)
• Strong experience with APIs, integration tools, and RESTful service design
• Demonstrated experience with cloud technologies—preferably Microsoft Azure
• Familiarity with automation, scripting, and workflow tools
• Knowledge of Dev Ops principles, Git, CI/CD, and modern development practices

Leadership & Communication

• Strong project leadership skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Ability to lead through influence, build trust, and drive team alignment