Application Development Manager

Norwalk, Connecticut

Smith Arnold Partners
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Lead Innovation in this high visibility and impactful Application Development Manager role.

Are you an accomplished technology leader ready to make a significant impact? Join a successful and well-established financial services firm and drive the evolution of our modern, Azure-based application ecosystem. This is your opportunity to lead a talented global development team and contribute to the future of our enterprise technology.


Employee Testimonials:

Very nice people. Good training and support for new employees.

Flexibility. Great work life balance.

A valuable experience with a professional and friendly atmosphere


Title: Application Development Manager

Salary: $180,000 - $195,000 +Bonus

Location: Norwalk, CT


Why Join Us?

  • Shape the Future: Lead projects that drive real impact in financial services.
  • Stay Technical: Unlike other management roles, you'll stay close to the tech, guiding architecture and problem-solving.
  • Collaborate Globally: Manage a diverse, onshore/offshore team working on cutting-edge solutions

What Makes You a Great Fit:

  • Proven leadership and management skills-you know how to motivate, mentor, and drive results.
  • Strong technical expertise in C , React, web & mobile development-you speak the language of developers.
  • Experience with Agile, DevOps, cloud computing (Azure/AWS), and serverless architectures.
  • Ability to bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution.
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for building high-performance applications.

Lead. Manage. Innovate. Build.

  • Are you a dynamic tech leader who can seamlessly balance strategic management and hands-on development? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, leading high-performing teams while still keeping your technical edge sharp? If so, this role is built for you.
  • A successful financial services firm is looking for an Application Development Manager to lead a blended onshore/offshore development team supporting:
  • Internal applications for business origination & servicing
  • External web portals for customers & partners
  • External APIs driving integration & innovation

What You'll Own & Drive:

  • Lead & Manage: Inspire, mentor, and guide a talented development team-ensuring high-quality delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Architect & Build: Oversee the design, development, and implementation of business-critical applications.
  • Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with business analysts, QA, and architects to create seamless, scalable solutions.
  • Standardize & Optimize: Set best practices, define application development standards, and continuously enhance processes.
  • Stay Hands-On: While leading, you'll still be involved in technical problem-solving and architecture decisions.

Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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