Director of Application Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Create and develop enterprise applications on Microsoft Azure, engaging hands-on across the data model, APIs, user interface, authentication, and deployment processes.

• Enhance the field operations application built on Salesforce by collaborating with an offshore Salesforce development partner on features, releases, and platform maintenance.

• Guide applications from initial business requirements through to prototype, pilot, and production stages.

• Write code, evaluate pull requests, and develop new solutions in collaboration with the team.

• Establish and enforce standards for source control, code reviews, testing, CI/CD, and technical documentation.

• Create a solution architecture document for every new build, detailing design, security, and operational costs.

• Develop AI-driven applications and agents that automate tasks in operations, finance, and HR.

• Utilize large language models for processing documents, images, and audio, data summarization, and in-app assistance.

• Propel process automation throughout the business, incorporating RPA where appropriate.

• Lead the team in utilizing AI coding tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining code quality.

• Evaluate AI and automation solutions based on accuracy, cost, and time savings after deployment.

• Supervise a team of software, integration, and data engineers, including offshore and contract developers.

• Define team priorities, conduct weekly development reviews, and ensure adherence to delivery timelines.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers while cross-training the team on all essential systems.

• Manage external development partners, overseeing statements of work, deliverables, and costs.

• Collaborate with operations, finance, and HR leaders to translate business needs into technical plans, estimates, and timelines.

• Communicate project status, risks, and resource requirements to the VP of IT and executive leadership.

• Oversee integrations between key business systems, including HR and payroll, CRM, finance, and internal applications.

• Direct the migration of legacy ETL jobs to Azure Data Factory, simplifying and consolidating jobs during the transition.

• Ensure payroll, billing, and finance data jobs are accurate and timely, with monitoring and alerting mechanisms in place.

• Diagnose and resolve escalated production issues across applications and integrations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Over 8 years of practical software development experience, with a minimum of 3 years in leading or managing development teams.

• Demonstrated success in personally designing, building, and supporting enterprise applications in production, covering the entire spectrum from database and APIs to front-end and deployment.

• Experience overseeing the complete software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architecture, testing, deployment, and support.

• Strong practical skills in Python and JavaScript or TypeScript, along with a solid understanding of SQL and relational database design.

• Experience in deploying and managing applications on Microsoft Azure, including App Service, Azure SQL, and Entra ID, as well as Git-based CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions.

• Salesforce development experience, including knowledge of Apex and Salesforce APIs.

• At least 2 years of experience in building AI-enabled applications utilizing large language models for purposes such as agents, assistants, retrieval-based search, or document processing.

• Daily utilization of AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or Cursor.

• Familiarity with building and maintaining system integrations using REST APIs and ETL tools like Azure Data Factory.

• Proven history of leading development teams that meet deadlines, including management of offshore or contract developers.

• Ability to articulate technical trade-offs, costs, and risks to business and executive leaders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Leadership in key technology solutions that have a direct influence on strategic direction.

• A virtual, collaborative work environment centered around AI and automation.

• Flexibility to work in a hybrid or fully remote setup.

• Competitive annual salary complemented by performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Generous paid time off policy.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement, including mentorship and training.

• Paid holidays.

• Long-term career pathing opportunities.

• Personal development initiatives.

• Professional stretch assignments.