Senior Manager, Application Development (.NET, React, Databricks)

Location: Hybrid in Chicago, IL; 2–3 days per week on-site at the Chicago location. Candidates must be legally eligible to work at the specified location; this position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Salary: $160,000–$180,000 annually, based on experience, qualifications, and location; incentive compensation may also apply.

Company

hirify.global is a relationship-oriented bank developing technology and financial solutions for modern clients.

What you will do

• Lead, coach, and develop cross-functional teams of developers and testers across large-scale application development projects and support functions.
• Direct the architecture, development, implementation, and quality assurance of complex software solutions across multiple platforms.
• Translate business requirements into system and application designs in collaboration with architects and technology stakeholders.
• Lead technology initiatives, roadmaps, organizational change, continuous improvement, innovation, and automation.
• Partner with product owners, business leaders, C-suite stakeholders, and technical partners to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Support security, compliance, budgeting, resource planning, vendor management, and third-party solution integration for banking technology programs.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in .NET/C# application development, SQL Server database design and optimization, SSIS, Azure SQL, REST APIs, BI tools, and Databricks for scalable ETL pipelines and data models.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms, with Azure preferred.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices including environment management, security, pipeline management, compliance, and release management; proficiency with Jira or Azure DevOps for taxonomy, story writing, estimation, and velocity measurement.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects or programs, including budgeting, resource planning, vendor management, and third-party solution integration.
• 4–5 years of experience leading a team of developers and testers.
• Hands-on software design experience using SOLID principles and a commitment to code quality.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and regulatory requirements relevant to banking and financial services.
• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong communication, collaboration, stakeholder relationship management, problem-solving, client-service, and change-leadership abilities.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with foundation AI models such as GPT, BERT, or Llama.
• Experience integrating AI/ML solutions into enterprise applications, including AI model fine-tuning and customization.
• Strong experience with AI-powered coding agents such as GitHub Copilot.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with remote work on days not spent on-site.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, vacation, and holidays.
• 401(k), incentive pay, banking benefits, wellbeing support, and recognition programs.
• Inclusive workplace focused on trust, teamwork, accountability, accessibility, and professional growth.
• Paid Purpose Day for personal growth and development.

Hiring process

• The process may include an attribute-based assessment and skills tests such as simulation, coding, or MS Office assessments.