Kforce has a client in Addison, TX that is seeking a Manager for an Application Developer team. Summary: In this role, you will be responsible for leading application development (emphasis on customizing purchased applications with some custom development), integration, and maintenance. This leader will direct applications strategy and requirements development with key business owners and stakeholders. The manager engages with and manages the relationship with stakeholders to gain a strong understanding of the business needs and how software can enable the required business functionality. This position works across Our Client's business units and within IS to ensure that project and production objectives are successfully met. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Provide technical leadership to application development teams, setting high standards for software design, coding, and testing * Manage teams of developers, analysts, quality assurance, and architects by providing direction, mentorship, and support, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment * Manage personnel and contractors as part of development teams * Ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service by designing, developing, upgrading, releasing, and maintaining Our Client's business capabilities using a planned and structured process * Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices, guiding the team in adopting innovative solutions and maintaining technical excellence * Allocate team resources effectively, balancing workloads and skill sets to optimize productivity * Implement and uphold software development standards and quality assurance processes to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions * Collaborate with product owners, project managers, scrum masters, and stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and timelines * Mentor and coach team members, helping them grow their technical and functional skills