Manager, Application Development - Financial Institution Technologies

Company: FOCUS Employment Solutions, LLC
Location: Boulder
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Title : Manager, Application Development Level : Mid-Level Reports To : AVP Application Engineer Vacant Since : This is a newly opened position Vacancy : 1 Travel Required : Travel Not Required Visa Support : No Visa Sponsorship Supported Will this hire need to report to a specific location ? Yes, you must report in person to a particular area. Sign-On Bonus : Negotiable Bonus Description : 8% annual Relocation Package : Partial Must-Haves : Six (6) years' experience with financial institution technologies: Jack Henry (Symitar, Synapsys, Synergy, SymXchange, ARCU), MeridianLink, Encompass, Alkami, COTS, Image Center, OpCon, etc. Experience in software development methodologies, version control, and testing practices. Experience in leadership and people management, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, guiding, and motivating team members in project and product delivery, as well as career / professional development. Ability to influence executive leadership. Understands the principles of project management practices in an agile and iterative project management methodology. Nice-To-Haves : B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent. Hands-on experience developing, integrating, and supporting core banking applications (Symitar/PowerOn/RepGen). Knowledge and experience with IBM's AIX operating system. Proficient in SQL development for relational databases, HTML, and JavaScript. Knowledge of the ITIL framework and experience implementing engineering processes, procedures, and templates. Job Description : Some of the perks you can expect: A competitive total rewards package for full-time employees includes 4 weeks of paid time off, paid time off for work anniversaries, paid volunteer time off, and 12 paid holidays. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer contributions to supercharge your Health Savings Account Up to a 4% match on 401(k) contributions Up to twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave An extensive Employee Assistance Program that provides personalized care options for your whole household Ample opportunity to learn, develop, and grow with access to LinkedIn Learning, career and leadership development programs, job shadowing, a mentor program, and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Location : Hybrid: Employees who can perform the essential functions of their jobs away from the Company may do so with the expectation that they are on-site at least fifty percent of the time over a two-week pay period. Summary/Objective : The Application Development Manager is responsible for designing, building, implementing, and supporting both vendor-packaged and custom internal solutions that enhance the Company's core banking platform (Symitar) and other enterprise applications, in line with our strategic plan and technology roadmap. This role leads the design, development, and delivery of business solutions aimed at optimizing operational efficiency through technology. The manager oversees a team of core developers and collaborates with business units and internal IT teams to deliver enterprise solutions that meet the organization's operational needs, utilizing software delivery best practices in addition to possessing excellent problem-solving abilities, strong software engineering discipline, and knowledge of Symitar PowerOn. The Application Development Manager must be an initiator who is self-motivated, creative, agile, and accountable. They must balance efficiency with effectiveness and have strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Essential Functions Include : Manages and supervises the core development team distributed across Scrum teams and business lines. Responsibilities include overseeing resource administration, planning, allocation, and organization as needed. Works closely with the Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) on team delivery and attends appropriate stakeholder ceremonies. Creates a supportive team-oriented work climate that enables project and resource team members to develop professionally, and that values diversity, promotes teamwork and collaboration, and emphasizes quality, customer satisfaction, creativity, and cost-effectiveness. Demonstrates expertise and leadership in design and development concepts, practices, procedures, and governance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and efficient software solutions. Implement processes for continuous improvement of application management practices. Seeks feedback from users, analyzes performance metrics, and identifies areas for enhancement or innovation. Defines design patterns, reviews code, and ensures that solutions adhere to the Company's coding, compliance, and information security standards. Works with external vendors for integrated solutions. Stays current with vendor strategic roadmaps to influence the health and currency of our application architecture. Manages : Application Developers (Symitar Core Developers) Required Skills, Education, and Experience : 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience; B.S., Computer Science preferred. Six (6) years' experience with financial institution technologies: Jack Henry (Symitar, Synapsys, Synergy, SymXchange, ARCU), MeridianLink, Encompass, Alkami, COTS, Image Center, OpCon, etc. Experience in software development methodologies, version control, and testing practices. Experience in leadership and people management, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, guiding, and motivating team members in project and product delivery, as well as career / professional development. Ability to influence executive leadership. Understands the principles of project management practices in an agile and iterative project management methodology. Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience : B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent. Hands-on experience developing, integrating, and supporting core banking application (Symitar/PowerOn / RepGen). Knowledge and experience with IBM's AIX operating system. Proficient in SQL development for relational databases, HTML, and JavaScript. Knowledge of the ITIL framework and experience implementing engineering processes, procedures, and templates.

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