Development Manager

You will be responsible for designing and developing software product applications for market sale or large-scale proprietary software applications for internal use. As a part of your role, you will manage the full software development lifecycle, including testing, implementation, and auditing. Your duties will also include performing product design, bug verification, and beta support, which may require research and analysis. Resolving critical issues and contributing to the business unit/area development will be a crucial aspect of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will identify and allocate technical resources like programmers and business analysts to client projects within Development. This will involve a mix of Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) assigned to the development organization and purchased resources from other lines of business. You will forecast resource needs based on an analysis of both portfolio and projected client spend to maximize both utilization and profitability of the assigned team of resources" billable time. Ensuring that base applications meet appropriate quality standards will be part of your daily tasks. You will need to adhere to the departmental application development and client delivery process standards and provide input on product direction to product managers. Coordinating with industry compliance consultants and product managers to verify applications meet regulatory compliance will also be a key responsibility. In this role, you will need to ensure the proper application of technology and maintain positive working relationships with clients. Your ability to lead, direct, and manage effectively will be essential, as well as your capability to operate independently and exhibit solid decision-making and problem-solving skills. Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, will play a significant role in your success. Your educational background should include a Bachelor's degree in computer science or an equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. Moreover, having knowledge of FIS products and services, project management skills, organizational skills, strong analytical abilities, and effective people skills will be advantageous in fulfilling the requirements of this position. This is a career level management role where you will work under the general direction of middle or senior-level management. Managing and mentoring a team of Programmer/Analysts, establishing operational objectives and work plans, and delegating assignments to subordinates will be part of your daily tasks. In addition, you will implement strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Typically, this position requires eight or more years of experience in software development and five or more years of management or supervisory experience.,