Director, Application Development

Job Title:                           Director, Application Development                    

Reports To:                      Chief Technology Officer

FLSA Status:                     Exempt

Department:                    Technology

 

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of LendingPoint’s software applications. This leadership role is responsible for managing the application development teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions. Additionally, the Director will work closely with senior leadership to align development initiatives with the company’s strategic goals, driving innovation and efficiency in the software development process.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide strategic direction for the application development team, aligning development efforts with business goals and objectives.
• Develop and communicate a clear vision for the team's role in driving innovation and delivering value through technology.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software developers, architects, and engineers
• Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and success criteria.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to the development team, ensuring the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and emerging technologies.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Drive the design and architecture of software applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to support application development initiatives.
• Establish and enforce quality assurance processes and practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality, bug-free software.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and security policies in all aspects of application development.
• Implement and maintain measures to protect sensitive data and mitigate security risks.
• Implement automated testing frameworks and tools to streamline testing processes and improve software quality.
• Regularly assess the performance of applications and development teams, making data-driven decisions to optimize processes and outcomes.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline, preferred.
• 8 years of experience leading development with a proven record of overseeing large cross-functional projects in a high scale application environment.
• 8 years of experience with Java, JavaScript, REST, and JSON.
• A demonstrated understanding of web and API platform technologies including microservices, containerization, observability.
• Proven experience with the full development lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Proven knowledge of a broad spectrum of platforms, technologies, and design principles including: Python, Java, Unit Testing (TDD, Mockito, JUnit), SQL (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL), Angular/React, Apache/NGINX Configuration, Linux, GIT management and configuration, Jenkins CI, Container deployments (Kubernetes), Microservices, Salesforce Apex & Canvas, React/Redux, JVM profiling, Docker, OAuth, JWT, AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Experience advising and partnering with leadership.

 

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Service: Exceptional attitude and a passion for providing outstanding service to internal customers.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently
• Analytical Skills: Collects and researches data; Designs workflows and procedures; Identifies data relationships and dependencies.
• Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in verbal and written form. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods. 
• Managing People: Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; provides direction and guidance; reacts well under pressure; motivates others to perform well and exhibits confidence in self and others.
• Problem Solving: Ability to solve issues efficiently and quickly. 

• Relationship Management: Manages interactions to service and support the organization; establishes credibility with all interactions.

• Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position is responsible for the direct supervision of designated employees in the Technology department.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach, and sit for a minimum of 8 hours with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and/or tools. The employee is required to talk or hear with or without reasonable accommodation and must sometimes lift and move up to 10 pounds.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the logistics duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moderate noises such as computers, printers, and other light traffic noise in an office setting.

 

This role is in-office. Remote work may be performed from a pre-approved location, as arranged, and scheduled by team management and approved by department leadership.

 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be supplemented at any time with or without notice.

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