Application Development Manager

About the Opportunity
Join a forwardthinking financial institution committed to enhancing its core banking platform and enterprise applications through innovative technology. As an Application Development Manager you’ll lead a skilled team of developers deliver impactful solutions and shape the strategic roadmap for financial institution technologies. If you’re passionate about driving operational efficiency and leading in a dynamic environment this is your chance to make a difference.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage a distributed team of core banking developers across scrum teams and business lines overseeing resource planning allocation and professional development.
• Design build and implement vendorpackaged and custom solutions to enhance core banking platforms and enterprise applications aligned with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with project management teams and business units to deliver highquality efficient solutions using agile and iterative methodologies.
• Coach mentor and motivate team members fostering a supportive teamoriented culture that values diversity creativity and customer satisfaction.
• Influence executive leadership with insights on technology roadmaps vendor integrations and application architecture health.
• Define design patterns review code and ensure compliance with coding security and governance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in application management practices analyzing user feedback and performance metrics to innovate and optimize.

Skills Required

1. Jack Henry Technology Suite Experience (MakeorBreak): 6 years of handson experience with financial institution technologies specifically Jack Henry products (Symitar Synapsys Synergy SymXchange ARCU)—this is a nonnegotiable requirement.
2. Software Development Practices: Expertise in software development methodologies version control and testing practices.
3. Leadership & People Management: Proven ability to lead coach mentor and motivate teams for project delivery and career development.
4. Executive Influence: Capability to influence executive leadership on strategic technology decisions.
5. Agile Project Management: Strong understanding of agile and iterative project management principles.

1. Education: BS or MS in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or equivalent.
2. Symitar Development: Handson experience developing integrating and supporting Symitar/PowerOn or RepGen applications.
3. IBM AIX Knowledge: Familiarity with IBM’s AIX operating system.
4. Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL for relational databases HTML and JavaScript.
5. ITIL Framework: Experience implementing ITILbased engineering processes procedures and templates.

Required Education & Experience

• 4year college degree or equivalent work experience (B.S. in Computer Science preferred).
• Minimum 6 years of experience with Jack Henry technologies (Symitar Synapsys Synergy SymXchange ARCU) and related financial institution platforms (e.g. MeridianLink Encompass Alkami COTS Image Center OpCon).

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Environment: Office setting with standard equipment; hybrid model requires a personal smartphone for multifactor authentication.
• Physical: Frequent sitting occasional walking frequent use of hands constant hearing frequent talking occasional lifting up to 10 lbs.

Why Join

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• A collaborative culture valuing innovation and diversity.

Ready to Lead
If you’re a selfmotivated creative leader with 6 years of Jack Henry technology experience and a passion for team success we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a financial institution driving progress through technology. We are an equal opportunity employer encouraging applications from all qualified candidates.

Note: This job description may evolve—duties and responsibilities can shift to meet dynamic needs.