Manager, Custom Applications

As a member of RSMs Application Development and Integration (AppDev) team, you will be key to helping our clients along the digital transformation journey with advanced software enhancements and integrations. The AppDev team is responsible for designing, development, and deploying those solutions in a way which provides the maximum value to our clients while also ensuring that the delivered approach will be supportable in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements from discovery through delivery, acting as the primary technical advisor and trusted partner in defining solutions that maximize ROI
• Architect scalable, maintainable software solutions across web and mobile platforms, ensuring quality standards and technical excellence throughout the development lifecycle
• Manage and mentor development teams through agile delivery, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, task delegation, and code reviews
• Drive business development activities including proposal creation, solution estimates, technical discovery calls, and presentations to prospective clients
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment through effective meeting leadership with both clients and internal teams, translating technical concepts for diverse audiences

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 9 to 10 years of overall experience and 6+ years of hands-on experience building custom web and mobile applications using Microsoft .NET, modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular), and SQL Server.
• 3+ years of experience leading software development teams, including architecture decisions, technical mentorship, and project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage client relationships and drive technical conversations with business stakeholders.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, including architecture and deployment strategies.
• Proven track record participating in business development activities such as proposal writing, effort estimation, and client presentations.
• Expertise in web service architectures, API design patterns, and system integration approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and evaluate new technologies and frameworks.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum ceremonies and practices in client-facing environments.