Team Leader, Application Development

FCS Financial, ACA • Jefferson City, MO

6d • $109,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As Team Leader, Application Development, you will lead the team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise applications while overseeing integrations with third-party SaaS platforms. You’ll ensure alignment with organizational goals and technology roadmaps, enforce structured project governance, and champion continuous improvement. Serving as a strategic leader, you’ll balance technical expertise with team management to deliver solutions that drive business outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years in enterprise application development and integration within structured project environments
• Leadership in building and supporting .NET integrations across SaaS and on‑premises systems
• Oversight of customer-facing and internal .NET web applications
• Expertise in system design (cloud, on-premises, hybrid) and multiple programming languages (.NET, Java, Python, C++)
• Solid understanding of SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, ITIL/ITSM, plus knowledge of governance, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS, databases, and security
• Skilled in structured project delivery: sprint cycles, time-boxed work, and metrics-driven tracking
• Ability to build and lead teams, set standards, and foster collaboration
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes, monitor strategic goals, and shape technology solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify opportunities for integration, lead design and maintenance of solutions, and coordinate with Infrastructure, Data, and Platform teams.
• Enforce Agile/Waterfall methodologies, manage resource allocation, establish deliverables, and monitor project progress.
• Triage change requests, assign priorities, and collaborate across IS teams to resolve issues effectively.
• Implement performance metrics, develop team policies, mentor staff, and drive adherence to governance standards.
• Coordinate responses to third-party audits, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with policies and practices.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $109,000 - $170,000 with outstanding incentive opportunities linked to Association performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and a standout 401(k) plan
• Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid options available depending on organizational needs
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to lead strategic initiatives and shape technology direction
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with Business, Infrastructure, Data, and Platform teams to deliver impactful solutions

What This Job Offers

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