Manager, Application Development

Location: Broomfield CO (Onsite/Hybrid if applicable)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Client: Elevations Credit Union
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder Only
Salary Range: $115000 $140000

The Application Development Manager is responsible for designing implementing and supporting both vendor-packaged and custom solutions that enhance the organizations core banking platform and enterprise applications. This leadership role oversees a core development team and works closely with business units to deliver high-quality scalable and innovative solutions that drive operational efficiency across the credit union.

• Lead mentor and develop a team of core developers across multiple scrum teams and business lines.

• Foster a collaborative growth-focused team environment that supports innovation and continuous improvement.

• Partner with the Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure effective delivery communication and stakeholder engagement.

• Oversee the implementation of software development best practices including design patterns code reviews secure coding and compliance standards.

• Collaborate with external vendors to integrate and maintain third-party solutions; stay current with strategic product roadmaps.

• Guide the design development and deployment of business technology solutions that improve operational workflows and system efficiency.

• Ensure projects follow agile and iterative methodologies and are completed on time with high-quality outcomes.

• 6 years of experience working with financial institution technologies such as:
  Jack Henry Symitar Synapsys Synergy SymXchange ARCU MeridianLink Encompass Alkami COTS Image Center or OpCon.

• Strong background in modern software development methodologies version control systems and testing frameworks.

• Proven leadership and people management experience with a focus on coaching mentoring and developing high-performing teams.

• Experience influencing and presenting to executive leadership.

• Solid understanding of agile and iterative project management methodologies.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent relevant experience.

• BS/MS in Computer Science Information Systems or Engineering.

• Hands-on experience with Symitar/PowerOn/RepGen development.

• Familiarity with IBM AIX operating system.

• Experience in SQL HTML and JavaScript development.

• Knowledge of the ITIL framework and related practices.