Application Development Team Lead

Application Development Manager Overview

Seeking a hands‑on technology leader to oversee application development, mentor engineering teams, and deliver scalable business solutions. This role partners with technical and business stakeholders to drive platform enhancements and continuous improvement.

• Lead application development projects from planning through deployment
• Manage and mentor software engineers while promoting development best practices
• Collaborate with business teams to deliver technology solutions
• Oversee system performance, integrations, and production support
• Drive code quality, release management, and process improvements
• Resolve complex technical issues and support ongoing enhancements

• 7+ years of software development experience with technical leadership
• Experience leading engineering teams and enterprise application projects
• Strong knowledge of application architecture, databases, and web technologies
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills

• Experience with cloud‑based applications and system integrations
• Background supporting high‑volume business platforms
• Experience leading distributed or remote development teams

Salary range:
Vaco/Highspring notes the compensation for this role is determined by experience, skill set, and location. The candidate may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, vision benefits, and the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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