Manager of Application Support (Azure Stack)

INSPYR Solutions•San Diego, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Application Support will lead a team of 10-15 software developers, including leads, seniors, and juniors, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture. This role oversees end-to-end solution architecture and development on the Microsoft Azure platform, driving Agile methodologies to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions. The manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives, monitor team performance, and communicate project status, risks, and solutions to stakeholders. The role also involves mentoring developers, managing budgets, and adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining team focus and morale.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 (five) years of experience managing technical teams of 10-15 developers (including leads, seniors, and juniors), with a strong focus on mentoring and performance management.
Experience aligning technical solutions with business strategies and engaging with senior leadership.
Experience designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-based architectures.
Extensive experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban), including sprint planning, backlog management, and retrospectives
Ability to manage multiple concurrent requests and prioritize workloads effectively.
Strong collaboration skills to work with product managers, DevOps, and business stakeholders.
Skilled in guiding teams through organizational and technical changes with minimal disruption.
Strong analytical skills to resolve complex technical and operational challenges.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and accountability.
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of independent learning.
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and initiative-taking abilities.
Expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Fabric, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and related services.
Experience with database technologies like Microsoft SQL and maintaining ETL processes.
Hands-on experience with Azure development tools and proficiency in .NET, Python, or similar frameworks.
Proficiency in Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools for workflow and progress tracking.
Knowledge of Azure security best practices, including identity management and compliance.
Expertise in optimizing Azure-based solutions for performance, cost, and scalability.
Proficiency in monitoring and managing Azure resource costs using tools like Azure Cost Management.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in Agile, cloud-based environments a plus.
Experience implementing AI systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of 10-15 software developers, promoting a positive, inclusive, and innovative team culture.
Monitor team performance, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development.
Serve as a liaison between business users, application vendors, third-party vendors, and IT and DevOps teams.
Oversee the business unit's technology platform, including solution architecture, technology evolution, and roadmap development.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless solution integration and alignment with organizational goals.
Deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions using Azure tools such as Fabric, Logic Apps, and Azure Functions.
Leverage expertise in our energy solutions' technology and business processes to address complex business challenges.
Communicate project status, risks, and solutions clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
Identify and drive technical or business improvement initiatives that enhance department performance.
Analyze project estimates, provide cost projections to management, and ensure alignment with budgets.
Manage and adapt to frequent changes in project priorities while maintaining team focus and morale.