Application Development Manager

CSI Leasing Inc•Weldon Spring, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As one of the largest independent leasing specialists in the world, CSI employees work to provide our customers with superior service and intelligent solutions. We are their resource, not only for financial solutions, but for help with asset management, end-of-life data security, disposal and more – all on a global scale. The QA Analyst plays a pivotal role in delivering stable, reliable software. By ensuring thorough testing, clear documentation, and proactive collaboration, this role strengthens the team's ability to deliver high quality solutions on schedule and reduces the risk of costly delays. CSI has been investing in our employees for five decades, start your journey with us today! What to expect in this role on a given day: The Application Development Manager oversees the daily operations of a small, high-performing development team responsible for building, enhancing, and maintaining business-critical applications. This role ensures that functional requirements are clearly understood, development work is well-organized, and delivery aligns with established standards and timelines. The manager partners closely with a Business Analyst/Project Manager to translate business needs into actionable technical work and to maintain a predictable, efficient sprint cadence.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and sprint-based delivery.
Experience working with business analysts, project managers, and cross-functional teams.
Solid grasp of modern development practices, version control, CI/CD, and application lifecycle management.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing small to mid-sized development teams.
Background in evaluating and implementing development tools or process improvements.
Familiarity with cloud platforms, DevOps practices, or enterprise application environments.
Ability to mentor developers and promote a culture of continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to a small, highly productive team of application developers.
Assign and prioritize work, monitor progress, and remove blockers to ensure timely delivery.
Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and professional development planning.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented team culture.
Partner with the Business Analyst/Project Manager to review, clarify, and refine functional requirements.
Translate business needs into clear technical tasks and ensure developers understand scope and expectations.
Participate in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and sprint reviews to maintain alignment and transparency.
Ensure work is estimated accurately and delivered within agreed-upon timelines.
Organize and manage sprints, ensuring tasks are well-defined, prioritized, and appropriately assigned.
Track sprint progress, identify risks, and communicate status to stakeholders.
Promote Agile best practices and help the team continuously improve sprint execution.
Evaluate current development tools, workflows, and technologies to identify opportunities for improvement.
Recommend and implement enhancements that increase developer efficiency, code quality, and maintainability.
Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to the team’s work.
Enforce a standardized Software Development Lifecycle across all projects.
Ensure adherence to coding standards, documentation requirements, testing practices, and release processes.
Collaborate with QA, infrastructure, and security teams to maintain high-quality, stable deployments.