Application Development Manager

LHH; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks PTO to start

Paid holidays

Sick leave

401(k) Match

Job summary

LHH in San Diego, CA is seeking a Manager of Application Support to lead a 10-15 person software team and oversee end-to-end Azure-based solution development in a hybrid, full-time role.

The role emphasizes mentoring, budget management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals, while driving Agile practices and scalable architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience managing technical teams of 10-15 developers with mentoring focus.
• 8+ years as a Software Engineer with hands-on Azure, .NET, or Python.
• Experience aligning technical solutions with business strategy and senior leadership.
• Experience designing scalable, secure, cost-effective cloud architectures.
• Strong Agile experience (Scrum/Kanban) with sprint planning and retros.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize workloads.
• Excellent communication with non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven collaboration with product managers, DevOps, and business partners.
• Ability to lead change with minimal disruption and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 10-15 software developers.
• Monitor performance, provide feedback, and support growth.
• Serve as liaison between business users, vendors, IT, and DevOps.
• Oversee technology platform, architecture, and roadmap.
• Collaborate to ensure seamless integration with business goals.
• Deliver scalable, secure solutions using Azure tools (Fabric, Logic Apps, Functions).
• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions to stakeholders.
• Identify and drive initiatives to improve department performance.
• Analyze estimates and provide cost projections to management.
• Differentiate Capex vs non-Capex for financial reporting.
• Adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining team morale.

Skills

Team leadership

Agile methodologies

Azure

.NET

Python

Cloud architecture

Budget management

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

LHH is seeking Manager of Application Support for our client in San Diego, CA. This is a full-time , hybrid role.

The Manager of Application Support will lead a team of 10-15 software developers, including leads, seniors, and juniors, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture. This role oversees end-to-end solution architecture and development on the Microsoft Azure platform, driving Agile methodologies to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions. The manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives, monitor team performance, and communicate project status, risks, and solutions to stakeholders. The role also involves mentoring developers, managing budgets, and adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining team focus and morale.

• $140,000 - $170,000 range, based on experience + bonus
• 2 weeks PTO to start, plus paid holidays, sick leave
• 401(k) Match

Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science,or equivalent experience
• Required: 5+ years of experience managing technical teams of 10-15 developers (including leads, seniors, and juniors), with a strong focus on mentoring and performance management. Leadership experience in Agile, cloud-based environments a plus.
• Required: 8+ years of prior experience as a Software Engineer with hands-on experience with Azure development tools and proficiency in .NET, Python, or similar frameworks.
• Required: Experience aligning technical solutions with business strategies and engaging with senior leadership.
• Required: Experience designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-based architectures.
• Required: Extensive experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban), including sprint planning, backlog management, and retrospectives
• Required: Ability to manage multiple concurrent requests and prioritize workloads effectively.
• Required: Strong collaboration skills to work with product managers, DevOps, and business stakeholders.
• Required: Skilled in guiding teams through organizational and technical changes with minimal disruption.
• Required: Strong analytical skills to resolve complex technical and operational challenges.
• Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Required: Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and accountability.
• Required: Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of independent learning.
• Required: Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and initiative-taking abilities.
• Required: Expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Fabric (nice to have), Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and related services.
• Required: Experience with database technologies like Microsoft SQL and maintaining ETL processes.
• Required: Proficiency in Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools for workflow and progress tracking.
• Required: Knowledge of Azure security best practices, including identity management and compliance.
• Required: Expertise in optimizing Azure-based solutions for performance, cost, and scalability.
• Required: Proficiency in monitoring and managing Azure resource costs using tools like Azure Cost Management.
• Nice to have: Experience implementing AI systems is a plus

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of 10-15 software developers, promoting a positive, inclusive, and innovative team culture.
• Monitor team performance, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development.
• Serve as a liaison between business users, application vendors, third-party vendors, and company IT and DevOps teams.
• Oversee the business unit’s technology platform, including solution architecture, technology evolution, and roadmap development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless solution integration and alignment with organizational goals.
• Deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions using Azure tools such as Fabric, Logic Apps, and Azure Functions.
• Leverage expertise in proprietary technology and business processes to address complex business challenges.
• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Identify and drive technical or business improvement initiatives that enhance department performance.
• Analyze project estimates, provide cost projections to management, and ensure alignment with budgets.
• Differentiate between Capex and non-Capex work for accurate financial reporting.
• Manage and adapt to frequent changes in project priorities while maintaining team focus and morale.

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