Supervisor, Application Development

Taylor Corporation; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Corporation's Venture Solutions is seeking a Supervisor, Application Development to join our team in Arden Hills, MN. This leadership role combines people management with hands-on software development, guiding a team of developers through design, development, testing, and delivery while ensuring security and reliability.

You will drive incident, problem, and change management, oversee project execution, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of application development experience.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or technical lead experience.
• Experience managing enterprise applications in production environments.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead application development team through design, development, code review, testing, deployment, and support with a focus on quality and maintainability.
• Provide technical guidance and architectural direction for modernization initiatives and new features.
• Oversee SDLC delivery, align with business stakeholders, and ensure secure, reliable, scalable applications.
• Lead Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes to minimize disruption and drive improvements.
• Drive operational excellence, automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement across production environments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

C#

.NET

Azure

Git

SQL Server

CI/CD

RESTful APIs

Agile/Scrum

Job description

Your Leadership. Our Power. Unlimited Potential. Taylor Corporation has big plans for the future and we need talented leaders to get us there. We power the world’s leading brands and our employees’ careers by unlocking potential everywhere we see it. If you love to lead, are open to new ideas and inspire the best in others, we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for professionals like you.

Your Opportunity

Venture Solutions is looking for a Supervisor, Application Development to join our team! This will be a hands‑on technical leadership role that combines people management, technical expertise, operational excellence, and project delivery responsibilities. This location adheres to the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). All employees must undergo a federal background check, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of application developers and technical professionals. Establish performance expectations and support employee growth through regular feedback and development planning. Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Coordinate work assignments, priorities, and resource planning to support business objectives.

Hands-On Technical Leadership

Actively participate in software design, development, code review, testing, deployment, and support activities. Provide technical guidance and architectural direction for application enhancements and modernization initiatives. Review code quality, development standards, and adherence to best practices. Troubleshoot complex application issues and assist development teams with technical problem resolution. Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and development tools that improve efficiency and quality.

Application Development & Delivery

Lead application development efforts through all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Collaborate with business stakeholders to define requirements and deliver technology solutions aligned with organizational goals. Oversee project execution, scope management, scheduling, and delivery commitments. Ensure applications are developed with a focus on security, reliability, maintainability, and scalability.

Incident, Problem, and Change Management

Lead and support Incident Management activities to ensure timely resolution of production issues and restoration of service. Facilitate Problem Management processes including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and prevention strategies. Participate in and oversee Change Management activities to ensure planned changes are properly documented, tested, approved, and implemented with minimal business disruption. Partner with Technical Operations, Infrastructure, Security, and Support teams to drive operational excellence and service reliability. Monitor application health and key performance metrics and implement proactive improvements.

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

Support production environments and provide leadership during high-priority incidents and outage situations. Drive automation, monitoring, and process improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with established development, security, and operational standards. Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and business continuity requirements.

You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of application development experience.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or technical lead experience.
• Experience managing enterprise applications in production environments.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.

We Would Also Prefer

• Experience developing applications on the Microsoft Windows platform.
• Proficiency with C# and .NET application development.
• Experience developing and supporting RESTful APIs and system integrations.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud‑based application architectures.
• Experience using Git for source code management and collaborative development workflows.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with SQL Server and relational database design.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale applications in highly available environments.
• Strong technical leadership and decision‑making capabilities.
• Ability to balance hands‑on technical contributions with supervisory responsibilities.
• Deep understanding of software development best practices and SDLC methodologies.
• Experience leading incident response, problem resolution, and change implementation activities.
• Strong customer service orientation and business partnership skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on quality, reliability, and operational excellence.

Success Measures

Delivery of high-quality software solutions on time and within scope. Application availability, performance, and operational stability. Effective execution of Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes. Team engagement, development, and retention. Reduction in recurring production incidents through proactive problem management. Successful adoption of automation, modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The anticipated annual salary for this position is around $85,000.

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees.

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges.

With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future and your career. Join more than a company and become part of a family. Imagine a company whose core purpose is to create opportunity and security for its employees. That’s us, that’s Taylor. If you’re ready for something bigger and more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.