Technical Development Manager - Enterprise Applications (AI)

TL;DR

Technical Development Manager - Enterprise Applications (AI): Leading and operating an enterprise applications portfolio with an accent on application lifecycle management, AI-assisted software development, and technical debt reduction. Focus on modernizing the SDLC, providing technical expertise for projects and integrations, and ensuring security and compliance.

Location: Hybrid in Buffalo, NY or East Aurora, NY. This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Salary: $140,000–$170,000 Annually

Company

hirify.global is a performance culture company that empowers people to achieve great things, solving interesting technical challenges.

What you will do

• Own Application Lifecycle Management, including implementation, upgrades, patching, decommissioning, and vendor management.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance for the delivery of application projects and integrations.
• Support SAFe delivery by operating on a cadence utilizing Program Increment Planning and Continuous Delivery practices.
• Modernize SDLC by embedding AI‑assisted development, maturing CI/CD practices, and automated testing.
• Reduce technical debt by prioritizing, tracking, and remediating issues to improve maintainability.
• Ensure security and compliance by partnering with security and audit teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• Over seven years’ experience in enterprise application delivery and support.
• Over three years leading technical teams or programs.
• Deep technical experience across multiple application development, integration, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Strong stakeholder, vendor, and budget management skills.
• Management of distributed teams across global time zones.

Nice to have

• Experience with SAFe, integrations, CI/CD tooling, ALM maturity programs, and technical debt reduction.
• Agile Project Management and ITIL experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive financial rewards including competitive compensation, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and stock purchase plan.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program.
• Full insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
• Opportunities for professional skills development, tuition assistance, mentorship, and leadership programs.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace with Employee Resource Groups and cultural events.