Application Development Manager - Conversion & Modernization

Voyatek; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company-M/

Training Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Voyatek is seeking an experienced Application Development Manager focused on Conversion & Modernization to lead data conversion and migration initiatives for complex public sector projects in the United States. You will own conversion design, mapping, and end-to-end delivery across legacy systems and modern data models.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders and architecture teams to ensure alignment with platform requirements, while mentoring a distributed team in an Agile setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing software development teams.
• Experience with legacy system conversion, application modernization, or data migration.
• Strong experience with one or more modern programming languages, including .NET/C#, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience working with microservices architectures.
• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Amazon DocumentDB, or Cassandra.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.
• Experience managing development activities against project timelines and milestones.
• Experience communicating project status, risks, issues, and delivery progress to project management or PMO leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop technical teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead data conversion and migration efforts from legacy systems to target data models.
• Coordinate data mapping sessions with business and technical stakeholders.
• Oversee extraction, transformation, loading, validation, and cutover planning.
• Ensure converted data meets platform requirements and client expectations.
• Guide the team through conversion design and architecture decisions.
• Manage conversion delivery in an Agile environment and coordinate with other teams.
• Communicate status, risks, and issues to PMO and clients.
• Develop and mentor team members and maintain accountability.

Skills

Data Migration

Data Mapping

Agile

Relational DBs

NoSQL

Team Leadership

Client Interaction

Data Modeling

Legacy Systems

Cloud (AWS)

Tools

AWS Glue

Apache Spark

Job description

Opportunity Details Full Time Application Development Manager - Conversion & Modernization Remote

Outcomes. Delivered.Voyatek delivers outcome-driven technology solutions to public sector agencies and higher education institutions nationwide.For example, our technology:Facilitates access to nutritious food for children of mothers participating in the WIC programSupports first responders in reducing opioid overdoses within their communitiesEmpowers colleges and universities to identify and thwart financial aid fraudEquips teachers with valuable insights to identify students requiring additional supportEnhances efficiency for state tax agencies, leading to 99% faster return processing and quicker refunds for taxpayersWith a focus on Tax & Revenue, Health & Human Services, and Justice & Public Safety, Voyatek combines the scale to support large complex projects with the agility and accessibility of a boutique solutions provider. Together, Voyatek and its customers work to improve population wellbeing, create safer communities, and foster a thriving economy. We're more than a technology company -- we're an outcomes company.We encourage our employees to think differently, ask tough questions, and relentlessly pursue what's best for our customers and the residents they serve.We believe that the value of technology is defined by its human impact. If you agree, you've come to the right place.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Conversion & Migration
• Lead data mapping and refinement sessions with business and technical stakeholders to map legacy data structures to the target data model.
• Own the conversion approach from start to finish extraction, transformation, loading, validation, and cutover planning.
• Lead reconciliation reporting between the source and target systems to confirm all data is accounted for, and make sure any differences get resolved.
• Use relational and NoSQL databases to analyze, transform, and validate legacy and converted data.
• Conversion Design & Alignment
• Understand the technical complexities of the conversion process well enough to anticipate issues and guide the team through them.
• Work with the architecture team to make sure conversion designs follow the system's design principles and standards.
• Work with application teams to understand the target data model and make sure converted data meets platform requirements.
• Make sure conversion work meets project requirements, technical standards, and client expectations.
• Delivery Management
• Lead the conversion team in an Agile environment and coordinate dependencies and timelines with the other project teams.
• Set conversion priorities, milestones, and delivery timelines.
• Track progress against the schedule and report status, risks, issues, and dependencies to project and PMO leadership.
• Spot technical and delivery risks early and work with stakeholders to address them.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
• Work with project managers, business stakeholders, and clients to meet conversion objectives.
• Explain technical issues and risks clearly to non-technical audiences, manage client expectations, and resolve escalations.
• Team Leadership
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members, and set clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Handle performance, interpersonal, and delivery issues directly and professionally.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing software development teams.
• Experience with legacy system conversion, application modernization, or data migration.
• Strong experience with one or more modern programming languages, including .NET/C#, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience working with microservices architectures.
• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Amazon DocumentDB, or Cassandra.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.
• Experience managing development activities against project timelines and milestones.
• Experience communicating project status, risks, issues, and delivery progress to project management or PMO leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop technical teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with clients and managing client expectations.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience converting or migrating data from legacy systems to new enterprise systems, particularly financial systems.
• Experience with AWS cloud technologies, particularly AWS Glue and Apache Spark.
• Experience designing or developing data processing and migration solutions using AWS Glue/Spark.
• Experience working across both relational and NoSQL database environments.
• Experience with enterprise-scale application modernization or system conversion initiatives.
• Experience leading distributed or cross-functional technical teams.
• Experience in a consulting, professional services, or client-facing technology environment.
• Experience working closely with PMO organizations and managing delivery within defined project schedules.
• Experience communicating technical concepts, project risks, and delivery status to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex client relationships and resolving escalated issues.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical, Limited, & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contributions
• Company-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Wellhub Fitness and Wellness Platform
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement
• Training Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

The wage range for this role reflects the wide array of factors considered in compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, licensure and certifications, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are based on the unique facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual range is $135,000.00 - $200,000.00.

This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. It is classified as exempt under applicable law. Additionally, this position aligns with the Voyatek Career Framework as a level 05 people leader in a Software Development position.

At Voyatek, we believe in fostering a workplace that supports both your personal and professional aspirations. As part of our commitment to maintaining a compliant workplace, all final candidates will undergo and must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check. The background check may include, but is not limited to, verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant checks. Background check results will be evaluated in accordance with applicable law. For certain positions, additional client-specific background screenings may be required at the time of hire or in the future, in accordance with client requirements .

Voyatek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Voyatek will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status or domestic violence victim status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Employment decisions include all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, job assignment/placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, rates of pay or other compensation, internship, and training.