Director of Application Development

KCF Technologies • State College, PA

7h • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Director of Application Development to lead our web and mobile engineering teams responsible for building and delivering high-quality SaaS applications. This role is focused on people leadership, technical execution, and delivery excellence across all software development efforts, while working in close partnership with Platform Engineering, Product Management and Quality Assurance to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure software delivery.
The Director of Application Development can be located anywhere within the United States, with our work from home, work from anywhere model.

Requirements

• 8 -10+ years of professional software development experience with progressive leadership responsibility
• Prior experience as a Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Director leading multiple developers
• Experience managing both full-time engineers and contractors
• Proven experience delivering production SaaS applications, preferably B2B or enterprise software
• Strong understanding of modern software development best practices and agile methodologies
• Strong understanding of web and mobile application architecture and design patterns
• Familiarity with technologies such as: TypeScript / JavaScript React and React Native (or similar frameworks) Backend development in .NET/C# or similar languages Relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Redis) Experience working in cloud-hosted environments (AWS preferred) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (GitHub), and automated testing practices
• Understanding of software quality, performance, and maintainability considerations
• Strong communicator who can effectively work across Product, QA, and Engineering
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, accountability, and high-performing teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Ability to travel occasionally (approximately once per quarter) as required by business needs

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all software development efforts for KCF’s web and mobile applications, including both full-time employees and contract developers
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance across frontend, backend, and mobile development teams
• Partner closely with Product Management and UX/UI teams to translate product vision, requirements, and designs into well-planned, technically feasible software solutions
• Collaborate with QA to improve software quality through test strategy, automation, and continuous improvement
• Own and continuously improve the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for web and mobile platforms
• Drive consistent, predictable delivery of features and enhancements through effective planning, estimation, and execution
• Participate in release planning and approvals for new features and production deployments
• Foster a strong engineering culture centered on accountability, collaboration, quality, and continuous learning
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers through regular feedback, performance management, and career growth planning
• Ensure teams are effectively using agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban
• Identify and address technical debt while balancing new feature delivery
• Work cross-functionally with infrastructure, data, and security teams to ensure software solutions align with broader platform standards
• Research and apply modern software development practices, tools, and trends to improve team effectiveness
• Support incident response and production issue resolution in partnership with other technology teams when needed
• Create and track team goals, OKRs, and delivery metrics aligned with company objectives
• All other duties as assigned by KCF leadership staff

Benefits

• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance premiums
• Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
• Flexible work model for most positions, “work from home, work from anywhere”
• Competitive compensation & bonus opportunities
• Four weeks Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays + "Flex" Holiday
• 401(k) with company match
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
• $500 annual wellness reimbursement
• Learning culture committed to growth and continuous development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees