Vice President of Application Development Jobs
Vice President of Application Development jobs are open across technology, financial services, healthcare, and retail, from director-level candidates stepping up to seasoned C-suite–adjacent executives, with specializations in enterprise architecture, agile delivery, and cloud-native platform development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Job Description
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.
Responsibilities:
- Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area.
- Applies in-depth understanding of how data analytics collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the entire function.
- Employs developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers.
- Produces detailed analysis of issues where the best course of action is not evident from the information available, but actions must recommended/ taken.
- Responsible for volume, quality, timeliness and delivery of data science projects along with short-term planning resource planning
- Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
- Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
- Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
- Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
- Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
- Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Recommended Qualifications:
- 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
- Advanced marketing tech competence across Salesforce Marketing Cloud and related tools
- Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
- Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Salesforce Marketing Cloud in designing omni channel experiences
- Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Hands-on coding and design experience in content management for multiple channels like Email, SMS, Push notification, etc.
- Hands on development experience in Java Microservices, Oracle, Hive and pyspark.
- Experience in using cloud environment for developing and deploying applications
- Experience in using AI tools for design and development of applications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group:
Technology-
Job Family:
Data Analytics-
Time Type:
Full time-
Primary Location:
Irving Texas United States-
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$125,760.00 - $188,640.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.-
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.-
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Nov 20, 2026-
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right (opens in new window)
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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Job Description
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.
Responsibilities:
- Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area.
- Applies in-depth understanding of how data analytics collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the entire function.
- Employs developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers.
- Produces detailed analysis of issues where the best course of action is not evident from the information available, but actions must recommended/ taken.
- Responsible for volume, quality, timeliness and delivery of data science projects along with short-term planning resource planning
- Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
- Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
- Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
- Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
- Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
- Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Recommended Qualifications:
- 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
- Advanced marketing tech competence across Salesforce Marketing Cloud and related tools
- Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
- Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Salesforce Marketing Cloud in designing omni channel experiences
- Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Hands-on coding and design experience in content management for multiple channels like Email, SMS, Push notification, etc.
- Hands on development experience in Java Microservices, Oracle, Hive and pyspark.
- Experience in using cloud environment for developing and deploying applications
- Experience in using AI tools for design and development of applications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
-
Job Family Group:
Technology-
Job Family:
Data Analytics-
Time Type:
Full time-
Primary Location:
Irving Texas United States-
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$125,760.00 - $188,640.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
-
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.-
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.-
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Nov 20, 2026-
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right (opens in new window)
-
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of application development jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive software engineering and application development leadership experience
- Proven experience managing large cross-functional engineering teams and multiple delivery programs simultaneously
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and modern DevOps practices
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
- Experience owning technology budgets, vendor contracts, and build-versus-buy decision frameworks
- Strong background in agile and scaled agile frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban at the enterprise level
Tips for Your Vice President of Application Development Job Search
Quantify your platform delivery outcomes
Hiring panels at this level expect measurable results. Replace vague leadership claims on your resume with concrete delivery outcomes: system uptime improvements, cycle time reductions, or the scale of engineering organizations you've built and restructured.
Align your resume to P&L fluency
VP-level application development roles increasingly require budget ownership. Make sure your resume shows you've managed technology budgets directly, made build-versus-buy decisions, and translated engineering investments into business outcomes executives care about.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president of application development openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies mid-modernization
Organizations actively migrating from legacy monolithic systems to microservices or cloud platforms hire at this level most urgently. Look for postings that mention cloud migration, platform consolidation, or digital transformation in the first paragraph of the job description.
Prepare a technology roadmap narrative
Interviewers at this level will ask you to walk through a roadmap you owned. Prepare a two-to-three-year arc you can describe: the business problem, the architecture decisions, the tradeoffs you made, and how you measured success at each stage.
Negotiate scope before negotiating anything else
Before discussing compensation, clarify whether the role owns the full SDLC, shared-services engineering, or just one product division. Scope determines your leverage, your team size, and how comparable the role is to your previous position.
Vice President of Application Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president of application developments?
The most active employers for vice president of application developments right now are Citi, Information Technology Senior Management Forum, and CardWorks Financial, and the most openings are in New Jersey, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology companies tend to maintain the most consistent hiring volume at this level.
How many vice president of application development jobs are remote?
About 100% of vice president of application development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer demand for in-person executive presence at this seniority tier. Roles focused on platform engineering and cloud architecture tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to positions tied to on-site delivery teams or regulated industries like banking and healthcare.
How do you become a vice president of application development?
Most vice president of application development roles are reached through a progression from individual contributor engineer to engineering manager, then director of engineering or software development, before stepping into a VP role. Building fluency in business strategy, budget management, and executive communication alongside technical depth is what typically separates director-level candidates who advance from those who stay. Earning credentials in cloud architecture or agile leadership and owning a full delivery program end-to-end accelerates the path.
Can you get hired as a vice president of application development with limited executive experience?
It's possible to land a first VP of application development role without prior VP-level tenure if you can demonstrate that you've operated at that scope informally. Companies undergoing rapid growth or digital transformation sometimes hire strong directors into VP titles when the candidate has owned large budgets, built teams from scratch, and driven enterprise-wide architectural decisions, even without the formal title on their resume.
What does the vice president of application development interview process look like?
The interview process for a vice president of application development typically runs four to six rounds and includes a recruiter screen, a technical leadership panel where you're asked to walk through past roadmaps and architecture decisions, a business case or presentation to the CTO or CIO, and a final round with cross-functional stakeholders such as product, operations, and finance. References and background checks happen after the offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to vice president of application development jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president of application development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and leadership scope, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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