Director of Application Development

Position Summary:

As the Director of Application Development, you will be responsible for leading a team of developers and architects in the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-level applications. Your leadership will ensure high-quality software development, system integration, and continuous improvement of applications across the business. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define application strategies that align with organizational goals.

• Define and drive the overall application development strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead the roadmap for new and existing applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and tools to enhance development efficiency and application quality.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of software developers, Salesforce engineers, and application architects.
• Foster a collaborative, agile, and innovation-driven development environment.
• Oversee hiring, training, and career development for the application development team.
• Provide technical leadership for the development of web-based applications using Java, JSP, and related frameworks.
• Oversee the integration and customization of Salesforce applications across departments.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architecture principles.
• Oversee the end-to-end application lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborate with business units and stakeholders to prioritize and manage application initiatives.
• Implement quality assurance processes, including code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure all applications meet internal standards for reliability, performance, and security.
• Drive documentation, compliance, and risk mitigation efforts in line with IT governance policies.

• Bachelor’s with 15 years of Relevant Work Experience or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field with 10 years of Relevant Work Experience.
• 15 years of experience in application development with increasing leadership responsibility.
• 15 years of hands-on experience with Java, JSP, (React or Vue JS) in enterprise environments.
• 3 years of experience working with Salesforce (Service Cloud, Sales Cloud, or custom applications).
• Proven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional software development projects.
• Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Platform Developer, Administrator).
• Experience in development and deployment of Enterprise CRM (Salesforce preferred) applications along with Progressive B2B Web Apps.
• Strong background in Java-based enterprise application development.
• Experience with JSP, Servlets, Spring Framework, and RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in Salesforce development, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Salesforce integrations.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, Maven, etc.) and agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated success leading diverse teams and aligning technical initiatives with business strategy.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement.

Schedule/Location:

• Remote - AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, MI, NV, NY, PA, TX, WV
• Schedule - Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

About First Legal:

We believe that diversity is integral to our success, and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, or any other basis protected by law.

First Legal is the first truly comprehensive File Thru Trial™ solutions firm. With over 17 offices across the United States, First Legal has been serving thousands of law firms and corporations for more than 30 years across our six divisions - Court & Process, Depositions, Discovery, Records, Digital and Investigations. Our success comes through our company culture of innovation and trust, commitment to quality service, and depth of industry knowledge. Our mission is to be the most dependable and trusted business partner for our clients by serving every aspect of the litigation workflow. First Legal partners with our clients on a national basis to achieve the most efficient litigation solutions for the betterment of our clients.