Application Development Team Lead

Vaco; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Vaco seeks an Application Development Manager in Mahwah, NJ to lead application development projects and mentor engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of software development experience, with strong technical leadership skills.

This role involves collaborating with business teams for technology solutions and overseeing system performance, ensuring quality and process improvements. An exciting opportunity to take charge while enjoying comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan is available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience with technical leadership.
• Experience leading engineering teams and enterprise application projects.
• Strong knowledge of application architecture, databases, and web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead application development projects from planning through deployment.
• Manage and mentor software engineers while promoting development best practices.
• Collaborate with business teams to deliver technology solutions.
• Oversee system performance, integrations, and production support.
• Drive code quality, release management, and process improvements.
• Resolve complex technical issues and support ongoing enhancements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Application architecture

Database management

Agile methodologies

Leadership and communication

Job description

Application Development Manager

Overview

Seeking a hands‑on technology leader to oversee application development, mentor engineering teams, and deliver scalable business solutions. This role partners with technical and business stakeholders to drive platform enhancements and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead application development projects from planning through deployment
• Manage and mentor software engineers while promoting development best practices
• Collaborate with business teams to deliver technology solutions
• Oversee system performance, integrations, and production support
• Drive code quality, release management, and process improvements
• Resolve complex technical issues and support ongoing enhancements

Requirements

• 7+ years of software development experience with technical leadership
• Experience leading engineering teams and enterprise application projects
• Strong knowledge of application architecture, databases, and web technologies
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred

• Experience with cloud‑based applications and system integrations
• Background supporting high‑volume business platforms
• Experience leading distributed or remote development teams

Salary range: Vaco/Highspring notes the compensation for this role is determined by experience, skill set, and location. The candidate may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, vision benefits, and the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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