Vice President of Application Development

Solvd, Inc.; Colombia; On-site; COP 437,525,066 - 656,287,599; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Colombia is seeking a Vice President of Application Development to lead global engineering teams across various technologies. This role is vital in overseeing delivery quality, managing staffing strategies, and mentoring technical leaders. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience and expertise in cloud and DevOps methods. You'll work with a diverse team and be part of building innovative, responsible AI projects. Join us to make a meaningful impact together.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading large scale engineering organizations.
• Managed 150+ global staff across multi-technology teams.
• Experience with pre-sales and shaping technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead global engineering teams across various technologies.
• Oversee delivery quality and execution excellence.
• Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Cloud expertise

DevOps

Modern SDLC

Strong communication

Executive presence

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Vice President of Application Development oversees global Back-End Engineering, Front-End Engineering, and DevOps, leading an organization of ~200 engineers across multiple geographies and technologies. This leader drives engineering excellence, operational performance, and large-scale delivery while supporting pre-sales and client engagement.

What you'll do

• Lead global engineering teams across .NET, Java, C++, PHP, Python, React, Node.js, Vue.js, Angular, and DevOps.
• Oversee delivery quality, execution excellence, and enterprise‑grade engineering outcomes.
• Manage utilization, bench, staffing strategies, and operating margin.
• Grow and mentor engineering managers, architects, and technical leaders.
• Define engineering standards, development methodologies, and modern delivery frameworks.
• Partner with Sales and Delivery for pre‑sales, solutioning, and proposal development.
• Serve as an executive‑level client partner, guiding engagements and building trust.
• Ensure successful execution of large, complex engineering programs.
• Drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Experience & Expectations

• 15+ years leading large‑scale engineering organizations.
• Managed 150+ global staff across multi‑technology teams.
• Expertise in cloud, DevOps, modern SDLC, and engineering best practices.
• Strong communication, executive presence, and stakeholder influence.
• Experience with pre‑sales and shaping technical solutions.
• T‑shaped leader with deep expertise in one domain and broad understanding across others.
• Travel‑ready for client engagements.

Key Measures of Success

• Engineering utilization and productivity.
• Operating margin and financial performance.
• Delivery quality and client satisfaction.
• Execution of large programs.
• Talent retention and team development.
• Pre‑sales contribution and revenue influence.
• Cross‑regional collaboration and cultural leadership.
• Shape real‑world AI‑driven projects across key industries, working with clients from startup innovation to enterprise transformation.
• Be part of a global team with equal opportunities for collaboration across continents and cultures.
• Thrive in an inclusive environment that prioritizes continuous learning, innovation, and ethical AI standards.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're excited to build things that matter, champion responsible AI, and grow with some of the industry’s sharpest minds. Apply today and let’s innovate together.