Lead Application Development & DevOps Manager

Information Technology Department has an immediate opening for an Application Development IT Manager. The successful candidate will offer support to our business operation teams and be responsible for a wide variety of critical software applications. The IT Manager will also provide oversight and responsibility for the performance and operation of the Application Development team through management, leadership and mentorship.

• Provide leadership and supervision to the application development team, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Guide the team’s development efforts to deliver successful, timely, and high-quality applications and projects.
• Establish and enforce modern software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and Dev Ops automation.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and improvement within the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, business analysts, architects, UX/UI designers, QA) to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain applications.
• Lead requirements gathering, user story development, estimation, and sprint planning using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Oversee the creation of technical documentation, user manuals, and status reports.
• Ensure applications are designed, developed, and tested according to industry standards and security best practices.
• Organize and participate in code reviews, architecture reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and release management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical and application issues efficiently.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve productivity and product quality.
• Communicate and enforce administrative policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in IT management, leading software development teams or;
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Proven experience in full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery.
• Hands‑on experience with modern development tools and languages: C#, .NET Core, React, RESTful APIs, Git, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, and AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Git Hub Copilot).
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and Dev Ops practices (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code).
• Experience with database design and management, especially Microsoft SQL Server (latest versions), T‑SQL, and familiarity with No
  
  SQL databases.
• Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies, content versioning, and modern software delivery pipelines.
• Experience in Health Care IT or other regulated industries is highly desirable.

None required, but certifications in Agile, Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), or Dev Ops are a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.