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Applications Development Manager
Tsunami Tsolutions is seeking an experienced Applications Development Manager to lead and grow a team of software professionals, with a strong focus on people development, delivery excellence, and operational effectiveness. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on coaching teams, improving performance, and driving consistency in processes and outcomes.
NOTE: This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to U.S. national security-based export control requirements. All applicants must be U.S. Citizens (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)) or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship is offered.
Key Responsibilities
People Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of application developers, fostering technical growth and career progression.
- Conduct regular performance management activities including goal setting, feedback, and evaluations.
- Build a strong team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with leadership to support workforce planning, hiring, and onboarding of new team members.
- Identify skill gaps and implement training and development plans to strengthen team capabilities.
Delivery & Operational Excellence
- Oversee day-to-day team operations to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across initiatives.
- Establish, implement, and enforce development processes, standards, and best practices.
- Track and report on team performance metrics (e.g., delivery timelines, quality, throughput) and drive improvements.
- Ensure alignment of team priorities with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
- Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies impacting delivery.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership.
- Translate business needs into actionable plans and ensure clear communication throughout delivery.
- Manage expectations and ensure a high level of stakeholder satisfaction.
Technical Oversight (Non-Hands-On)
- Provide guidance and oversight on technical approaches, ensuring alignment with architectural standards.
- Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams on solution design and technical direction.
- Maintain awareness of current technologies and industry trends to support informed decision-making.
- Review and support key technical decisions without being directly responsible for hands-on development.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of experience in application development, including at least 2 years in a leadership or management role
OR - 10 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in a leadership capacity
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Demonstrated success leading and developing technical teams in an Agile or similar delivery environment
- Strong experience with SDLC processes and delivery management practices
- Experience establishing and improving team processes, metrics, and performance tracking
- Familiarity with modern application environments (cloud platforms, APIs, microservices) sufficient to lead and guide teams
- Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead and shape a growing development team
- High-impact role with visibility across the organization
- Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities
Offer contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.