Application Development Manager

Witherite Law Group•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation. Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way. This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family. Position Summary: The Application Development Manager leads a team of developers responsible for designing, building, integrating, and maintaining enterprise ‑ level applications that support critical business operations. This role oversees solution architecture, development standards, delivery timelines, and cross ‑ system integrations while driving quality, efficiency, and innovation across the development lifecycle. The manager collaborates closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, project managers, and product owners to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field required
5+ years of experience in application development or software engineering
2+ years of experience leading technical teams or managing developers
Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (JavaScript, Python, C#, etc.)
Strong experience with APIs, integration tools, and RESTful service design
Demonstrated experience with cloud technologies—preferably Microsoft Azure
Familiarity with automation, scripting, and workflow tools
Knowledge of DevOps principles, Git, CI/CD, and modern development practices
Strong project leadership skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to lead through influence, build trust, and drive team alignment
Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc. May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.
Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.
Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of application developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Oversee workload allocation, performance reviews, goal setting, and professional development plans.
Provide technical guidance and coaching to support team growth in modern development practices, architecture, and tooling.
Define and uphold development standards, best practices, coding guidelines, and documentation expectations.
Oversee solution architecture for new and existing applications, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with enterprise architecture.
Evaluate new technologies and recommend tools, platforms, and approaches that support innovation and business outcomes.
Manage application development lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Oversee code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies across the development team.
Ensure reliable deployment processes and partner with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines.
Oversee the design and development of Copilot AI -p owered applications, automation tools, and intelligent workflows that enhance operational efficiency and user productivity.
Architect and manage cloud-based workflows using Azure services (e.g., Logic Apps, Functions).
Direct API development and integration across enterprise systems, ensuring secure data flows and interoperability.
Ensure existing applications are actively maintained, optimized, and supported.
Lead troubleshooting efforts for escalated application issues, ensuring timely resolution.
Promote continuous improvement initiatives related to performance, reliability, development speed, and user experience.