Application Development Manager Jobs

Application Development Manager jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology, from mid-level to director, with specializations in enterprise software, cloud-native platforms, and DevOps delivery. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles251+
Top stateTexas
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityIrving, TX
Work type53% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Genpact
Sr. Developer - Application Development N 4B
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Genpact
New 16h ago
Sr. Developer - Application Development N 4B
Genpact
New York, New York
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$55k - $69k/yr
Hybrid
ISTQB Certification
10,000+

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Chase Plastics Services Inc
Technical Service / Application Development Engineer - West Coast
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Chase Plastics Services Inc
New 18h ago
Technical Service / Application Development Engineer - West Coast
Chase Plastics Services Inc
Los Angeles, California
Customer Service
Customer Support

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Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
Applications Support Supervisor (IT Application Development Senior/Specialist)
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Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
New 18h ago
Applications Support Supervisor (IT Application Development Senior/Specialist)
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
Olympia, Washington
Project & Program Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$99k - $134k/yr
Master's degree in information technology
201-500

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Associate Director, Application Development and Integration
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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
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Associate Director, Application Development and Integration
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Saint Augustine, Florida
Cloud Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$100k - $140k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
201-500

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Avient
Technical Service Engineer - Application Development (Digital Printing Specialist)
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Avient
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Technical Service Engineer - Application Development (Digital Printing Specialist)
Avient
Kennesaw, Georgia
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Application Development Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health
    CVS Health49
  • Citi
    Citi12
  • Amphenol
    Amphenol9
  • Genpact
    Genpact8
  • Ryder System
    Ryder System8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software14
  • Electronics & Hardware9
  • Construction & Real Estate5
  • Retail4
  • Banking & Financial Services4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in application development manager jobs.

  • Five or more years managing software development teams through full delivery cycles
  • Proficiency with Agile or SAFe frameworks and experience coaching teams on adoption
  • Hands-on background in at least one primary stack such as Java, .NET, or Python
  • Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and release management tooling

Tips for Your Application Development Manager Job Search

Quantify delivery outcomes on your resume

Hiring managers for this role care about throughput and reliability. Replace vague ownership language with concrete delivery metrics: release cycle improvements, defect rate reductions, or team velocity gains. Generic responsibility statements will not distinguish you from other applicants.

Highlight your SDLC methodology depth

Postings for application development managers almost always specify Agile, SAFe, or DevOps maturity. Tailor your resume to mirror the exact methodology each employer uses, and name the frameworks you have coached teams through, not just practiced yourself.

Target openings by tech stack alignment

Filter your search by the primary stack listed in each job description, whether that is Java, .NET, Python, or cloud-native tooling. Roles aligned to your stack lead to faster interview progression and stronger technical conversations with engineering leadership.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists application development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a cross-functional leadership example

Interviewers at this level probe how you align development teams with product, QA, and infrastructure stakeholders. Prepare a specific story where you resolved a delivery conflict across departments, naming the teams involved, the tradeoff you navigated, and the outcome.

Negotiate scope before negotiating compensation

Before accepting an offer, clarify team size, budget authority, and whether you own architecture decisions or only delivery. Misaligned scope leads to role dissatisfaction faster than compensation does, and asking these questions signals seniority to the hiring team.

Application Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most application development managers?

The companies hiring the most application development managers right now include CVS Health, Citi, and Amphenol, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in financial services, healthcare systems, and large-scale retail technology organizations.

How many application development manager jobs are remote?

About 82% of application development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting sustained flexibility in software-led organizations. Roles focused on enterprise SaaS delivery and cloud platform management tend to carry the highest share of remote arrangements, while on-site requirements are more common in regulated industries such as healthcare and government contracting.

How do you become an application development manager?

Most application development managers move into the role after several years as a software engineer or senior developer, then take on team lead or technical lead responsibilities. From there, demonstrating delivery ownership, cross-functional coordination, and people management in a formal lead role builds the case for a manager title. Earning a PMP, SAFe certification, or completing an MBA can accelerate the transition, particularly at larger organizations with structured promotion criteria.

Can you get hired as an application development manager with limited management experience?

Yes, candidates with strong individual-contributor backgrounds can land the role by framing project ownership, mentorship, and informal team coordination as management-adjacent experience. Targeting smaller companies or startups where the role blends hands-on coding with team oversight increases your chances. Emphasizing a specific technical specialty, such as cloud migration or DevOps transformation, can also offset a shorter formal management history in the eyes of hiring teams.

What does the application development manager interview process look like?

The process typically begins with a recruiter screen focused on team size, delivery methodology, and stack experience, followed by a hiring manager conversation that probes leadership philosophy and past project outcomes. Technical rounds often include architecture or system design discussions rather than hands-on coding. A final panel interview usually involves engineering directors, product managers, or operations stakeholders assessing cross-functional collaboration and strategic thinking.

Where can I find and apply to application development manager jobs?

You can find and apply to application development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your stack, seniority level, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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