Director of Application Development

2020 Companies

. Design and build enterprise applications on Microsoft Azure hands-on, from data model and APIs through user interface, authentication, and deployment .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building enterprise applications on Microsoft Azure, with strong capabilities in leading development teams and managing the full software development lifecycle. Proficient in AI-enabled application development and system integrations, ensuring high-quality delivery and alignment with business needs.

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Microsoft Azure Application DevelopmentPython ProgrammingSalesforce DevelopmentAI-Enabled Application DevelopmentTeam Leadership and Management

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Hard Skills

Software Development LifecycleDatabase DesignREST API IntegrationSQLJavaScriptTypeScriptETL ToolsCI/CDLarge Language ModelsRPA

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationTeam BuildingCoachingProblem SolvingProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureSalesforceGitHub ActionsAzure Data FactoryAI Coding Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceEngineering or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ApplicationsProcess AutomationIntegration ManagementTechnical DocumentationProduction Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureETLJavaScriptPythonRPASQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build enterprise applications on Microsoft Azure hands-on, from data model and APIs through user interface, authentication, and deployment
Advance the field operations application built on Salesforce, working with an offshore Salesforce development partner on features, releases, and platform health
Take applications from business requirements through prototype, pilot, and production
Write code, review pull requests, and prototype new solutions alongside the team
Set and enforce standards for source control, code review, testing, CI/CD, and technical documentation
Produce a solution architecture document for each new build covering design, security, and cost to run
Build AI-enabled applications and agents that replace manual work in operations, finance, and HR
Apply large language models to document, image, and audio processing, data summarization, and in-app assistants
Drive process automation across the business, using RPA where it is the right fit
Lead the team's use of AI coding tools to speed up delivery without lowering code quality
Measure AI and automation solutions on accuracy, cost, and time saved once they are in production
Lead a team of software, integration, and data engineers, along with offshore and contract developers
Set team priorities, run weekly development reviews, and hold the team to its delivery dates
Hire, coach, and develop engineers, and cross-train the team on every critical system
Manage outside development partners, including statements of work, deliverables, and cost
Partner with operations, finance, and HR leaders to turn business needs into technical plans, estimates, and timelines
Report project status, risks, and resourcing needs to the VP of IT and executive leadership
Own integrations between core business systems, including HR and payroll, CRM, finance, and internal applications
Lead migration of legacy ETL jobs to Azure Data Factory, consolidating and simplifying jobs as they move
Keep payroll, billing, and finance data jobs accurate and on schedule, with monitoring and alerting in place
Troubleshoot and resolve escalated production issues across applications and integrations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
8+ years of hands-on software development, including 3+ years leading or managing development teams
Proven record of personally designing, building, and supporting enterprise applications in production, from database and APIs through front end and deployment
Experience owning the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through testing, deployment, and support
Strong hands-on skills in Python and JavaScript or TypeScript, with solid SQL and relational database design
Experience deploying and running applications on Microsoft Azure, including App Service, Azure SQL, and Entra ID, with Git-based CI/CD such as GitHub Actions
Salesforce development experience, including Apex and Salesforce APIs
2+ years building AI-enabled applications with large language models, such as agents, assistants, retrieval-based search, or document processing
Daily use of AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or Cursor
Experience building and supporting system integrations using REST APIs and ETL tools such as Azure Data Factory
Track record of leading development teams that deliver on schedule, including offshore or contract developers
Ability to explain technical tradeoffs, cost, and risk to business and executive leaders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Leadership of key technology solutions with a direct impact on strategic direction
A virtual, collaborative work environment focused on AI and automation
Flexibility of a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement
Competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off policy
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement, including mentorship and training
Paid holidays
Long-term career pathing options
Personal development opportunities
Professional stretch assignments