Senior Level Head of Application Development Jobs

Senior level head of application development jobs place experienced technology leaders in charge of platform strategy, delivery outcomes, and the cross-functional teams that build and maintain enterprise systems. Openings are distributed across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Gusto, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), and Turner Construction Company hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles126+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGusto
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type49% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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SailPoint IIQ Application Onboarding Lead
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SailPoint IIQ Application Onboarding Lead
Lorven Technologies Inc.
Iselin, New Jersey
Technical Product & Program Management
IT Support & Systems Administration
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
IT Support
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Chief Application Developer
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Chief Application Developer
ADP
Florham Park, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Frontend Engineering
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$142k - $350k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Application Specific Integrated Circuit Verification Engineer
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Application Specific Integrated Circuit Verification Engineer
CoreTek Labs
San Jose, California
Specialized Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
None

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Application Architect
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Application Architect
Wipro
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Engineering
Solutions Architecture
$80k - $158k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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PeopleSoft HCM Application Architect
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PeopleSoft HCM Application Architect
Sligo Software Solutions Inc.
Albany, New York
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Human Resources
Data Science
Database Administration (DBA)
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$83/yr
On-Site
None

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Senior Level Head of Application Development Job Market

Who's Hiring

Gusto6 open roles
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)5 open roles
Turner Construction Company4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software38
  • Electronics & Hardware15
  • Consulting & Professional Services12
  • Banking & Financial Services9
  • Fintech6

Senior Level Head of Application Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level head of application development job?

Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end application portfolios, led engineering teams through full delivery cycles, and made architectural decisions with measurable business impact. Strong candidates demonstrate experience translating executive priorities into technical roadmaps, managing vendor relationships, and building the internal practices that raise team performance over time. Certifications in cloud platforms or enterprise architecture strengthen a profile at this stage.

Which companies hire senior level head of application developments?

Companies hiring senior level head of application developments right now include Gusto, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), and Turner Construction Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large enterprises, consulting firms, and technology-driven organizations with complex application ecosystems that require experienced leadership to govern and scale.

Are there remote senior level head of application development jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 51% of senior level head of application development openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility at the leadership level. Organizations that operate distributed engineering teams or have modernized their technology governance are most likely to offer remote arrangements for this role.

What makes a head of application development role senior level?

Senior level roles carry accountability that goes beyond project execution. Expectations include owning the application development strategy for a business unit or enterprise, setting technical standards and governance frameworks, mentoring managers and principal engineers, and influencing hiring and organizational design. Where mid-level roles focus on delivery, senior roles are evaluated on the long-term health, scalability, and business alignment of the entire application portfolio.

Which industries hire the most senior level head of application developments?

Senior level head of application development roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to run large, mission-critical application environments where experienced leadership is needed to manage complexity, drive modernization initiatives, and align development capacity with competitive priorities.