Director of Applications & Platform Development

Exeter Finance

Texas

On-site

USD 135,000 - 196,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Exeter Finance is seeking a Director of Application Development to provide leadership for application and database developers and guide the execution, definition and strategy of Exeter’s software projects. The role leads development efforts, aligns with IT security and compliance, and partners with business leaders to deliver compliant, scalable software platforms across the enterprise.

Strong background in .Net technologies and SQL is required and experience with architecture patterns is

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field of study.
Eight (8) or more years of job related experience.
Three (3) or more years of management experience.
Prior experience of defining test strategy for large and complex projects.
Strong working knowledge of object oriented analysis and design principals.
Strong working knowledge of software design and enterprise architecture patterns.
Strong knowledge of Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server, Asp.Net, C#, JavaScript, JQuery, WCF, and .Net Entity Framework.
Strong knowledge of SQL Server, SQL Job Agent, T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Triggers, Views, Execution Plans, and SQL Server Profiler.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex and challenging problems in an efficient, maintainable, and flexible way.
Understanding of Automation frameworks.
Understanding of System Performance Optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

Leads application/database developers and all related projects to the development and support of Exeter’s technology initiatives.
Leads and manages Exeter’s data governance initiative.
Teams with corporate and IT security/compliance leaders to establish processes to optimize information security and maintain compliance objectives.
Teams with IT and business leaders to evaluate off-the-shelf IT solutions and provide guidance and support for build-vs-buy decisions and standards.
Engages with IT Project Management, Operations and other departments to understand business processes and priorities, provides solutions that meet or exceed requirements, and maintains an efficient and reliable software/data platform that supports Exeter’s corporate objectives.
Performs strategic planning, coordination of a roadmap, development, construction, and implementation plan for Exeter’s software/data platform.
Establishes written code standards for application/database development and mentors developers to support and adhere to those standards. Establishes written architecture schemas and system documentation for in-house applications and databases and manages processes that effectively maintain documentation.
Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies and features that can further enable Exeter’s software/data platform and maintain its currency.
Establishes development processes and metrics that measure and improve team performance.
Establishes a supportive, positive working relationship among development team members and with other teams inside and outside of IT.
Ensures compliance with Exeter’s policies & procedures, safety, state and federal laws, regulations and standards.
Other duties as assigned.