We are seeking a Director of Applications to join a growing company! If you are in a Senior Leadership position now with at least 10 years of development experience, LET'S TALK, this is the role for you! Play an instrumental part as the Director of Applications that involves providing strategic vision and leadership for the application development team, ensuring that technical direction aligns with business objectives. Come join a company with little bureaucracy and red tape - get things done! This role is onsite 5 days a week in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To learn more about this new role within the organization, please apply now, call 319-362-8606, or email your resume confidentially to: Shawn M Troy - Technology Practice Director with Robert Half (additional contact information is on LinkedIn).
Responsibilities:
• Provide vision and leadership for the application development team, aligning technical direction with business objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to set goals and measure the success of application initiatives
• Oversee the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of PHP-based web applications, ensuring best practices in coding standards, security, and scalability
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
• Make decisions about PHP frameworks, databases, and third-party integrations to build robust and efficient systems
• Evaluate and improve existing workflows and methodologies, enhance productivity and delivery
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including IT, marketing, and operations, to ensure web applications meet user needs and business requirements
• Establish KPIs and SLAs for application performance, uptime, and customer satisfaction
• Introduce tools and frameworks for rigorous testing and monitoring.
• Candidate must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant field
• Proficiency in Cloud Technologies is required
• Extensive experience in Application Development is essential
• Strong background in Web Development is necessary
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills are crucial
• Familiarity with System Architecture is important
• Experience with Web Application Architecture is necessary
• Proven ability in Process Improvement is needed
• A strong understanding of Modern Web technologies is essential