Manager, Application Development

Manager, Application Development Broomfield, CO (Hybrid minimum 50% onsite required)

Overview

We are currently seeking a Manager, Application Development to lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering enterprise-grade application solutions across core banking and supporting platforms. This is a newly created opportunity for a strong leader with a passion for innovation, people development, and technical excellence within the financial technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers responsible for implementing and supporting both vendor-packaged and custom internal applications.
• Collaborate with internal business units, project managers, and IT teams to deliver solutions aligned with strategic goals.
• Define and enforce software development best practices, code standards, and governance models.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across development, integration, and support functions.
• Represent development team needs and challenges to executive leadership and influence key decisions.
• Participate in project planning and delivery within agile frameworks and cross-functional scrum teams.
• Maintain technical currency on core application architecture and vendor roadmaps.
• Ensure adherence to compliance and information security standards.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 6+ years experience working with financial institution technologies, including one or more of the following: Jack Henry (Symitar, Synapsys, Synergy, SymXchange, ARCU), MeridianLink, Encompass, Alkami, COTS, Image Center, OpCon.
• Proven experience with software development methodologies, version control, and testing practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, including coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to effectively influence executive leadership.
• Familiarity with agile and iterative project management principles.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience developing, integrating, and supporting core banking applications (e.g., Symitar PowerOn / RepGen).
• Experience with IBMs AIX operating system.
• SQL development, HTML, JavaScript knowledge.
• Understanding of the ITIL framework and related process implementations.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model: expected to be onsite at least 50% of the time over a two-week period.
• Standard office setup with standard office equipment.
• Requires use of personal smartphone for multi-factor authentication.