Application Developer Manager

$80,000 - $95,000/Yr

Georgia Department Of Community Health - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

About the position

The Application Developer Manager at the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is a leadership role responsible for overseeing a team of developers. This position requires a strong background in software development, problem-solving, and mentoring, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of the agency and its stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of junior developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Utilize extensive programming experience to solve complex problems and write clean, efficient code.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Review and approve code developed by junior team members, ensuring it meets quality, security, and performance standards.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts and project updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three years of directly-related supervisory/management experience, or five years of directly-related supervisory/management experience, or one year of experience at the lower level Mgr, Information Technology (ITM020) or position equivalent.
• Proven experience in leading or mentoring a development team.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining projects with a significant user base and impact.
• Proficiency in modern software development languages such as Python, Javascript/Typescript, C#/.NET, C++, Rust, Go, or other languages.
• Experience with database management systems such as MS SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, Oracle, or other databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.

Nice-to-haves

• A portfolio of completed projects or contributions with high visibility and usage.
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Java/Kotlin and Javascript/Typescript building REST APIs and/or GraphQL services.
• Experience deploying solutions using Docker and Docker Compose.
• Experience managing Windows and Linux servers deployed on-premises and in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance