We’re hiring a Head of Application Development for a private technology office in Los Angeles led by one of the most influential figures in modern tech. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and collaborative Technology Manager to serve as the Head of Application Development. The selected candidate will be a key member of the Enterprise Technology management team, playing a pivotal role in establishing a Technology Center of Excellence to drive innovation, standardize best practices, and foster alignment and collaboration across teams. This individual will ensure the organization remains at the forefront of technological advancements and delivers scalable, high-quality solutions.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced, hands-on technical manager to build a world-class development organization and leverage cutting-edge technologies. The role includes oversight responsibilities for development and application support resources, working closely with stakeholders across different entities to assess current and future technological needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, strong business acumen, and deep knowledge of emerging trends in AI/ML adoption across business applications. Exceptional communication and leadership skills are essential.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Develop the technical architecture for the company’s business applications, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
Research and implement cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and increase productivity
Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure business needs align with technology direction.
Build and lead a world-class development team, utilizing continuous integration/continuous development (CI/CD) methodologies.
Implement a microservices architecture, integrate third-party applications, and establish best practices for development across the organization.
Abilities:
Proven experience as a Head of Application Development or in a similar leadership role within a complex, technologically sophisticated environment
Excellent leadership, team building, and mentorship skills.
Strong organizational development capabilities and a results-oriented mindset.
Ability to think and act strategically while engaging in high-priority tactical activities as needed.
Hands-on expertise in modern technologies, including the full Java development stack, Spring Boot framework, Python, CI/CD pipelines, and REST APIs.
Experience leveraging AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor to enhance productivity, reduce errors, and improve code quality.
Proficiency with cloud technologies, such as AWS, Azure, GCP; Docker containers and Kubernetes; cybersecurity awareness. Familiarity with platforms like Salesforce and NetSuite is a plus.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
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Location
Los Angeles, CA
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Dockerunmatched
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Salesforce.comunmatched
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