Applications Services Manager

Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Applications Services Manager to join our IT leadership team. A successful candidate will have a firm understanding of development methodologies and solutions, be forward-thinking, and be able to lead, assist, and collaborate with other team members in and outside of IT. Applying strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, this position guides an application development team. This role leverages best practices to ensure the successful implementation and ongoing support of enterprise IT applications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ensure the development team exceeds expectations in completing projects successfully, with time and accuracy in mind.
• Monitor system and application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal system operation.
• Optimize development processes and workflows to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Monitor team progress and performance while giving guidance and mentorship to the team. 
• Develop and implement short and long-term strategies to ensure applications meet existing and future requirements.
• Work closely with our project management team and business stakeholders to ensure project success
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Will be responsible for supervising a development team.

Education and Experience:

• A college diploma or university degree in the field of Computer Science.
• 6+ years of enterprise software development experience with 2+ years of leadership experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills: 

• Experience supervising enterprise-level development teams.
• Strong foundation in industry development methodologies. 
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical language into business terms.
• Experience in various programming languages and platforms, including SQL, PHP, and RPG.
• Experience with modernizing legacy applications and systems.
• Creativity is key when it comes to integrating legacy applications with modern infrastructure.
• Familiarity with IBMi environments.

Physical Requirements and Work Location: 

• Applicants must reside in Fargo/Moorhead or in proximity to be eligible for this position, as the role is based out of the home office. 
• Able to work in a typical office setting where the employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Occasional travel required (< 10%)

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Nodak Insurance Company complies fully with all federal, state, and local employment laws and shall provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, the presence of any mental or physical disability, status with regard to public assistance or marriage, or any other category protected by local, state or federal law.