FCS Financial · 3 hours ago
Team Leader, Application Development
FCS Financial is an organization with deep roots in agriculture and the community, supporting agriculture and rural communities in Missouri. As a Team Leader in Application Development, you will oversee a team responsible for designing and maintaining enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and championing continuous improvement.
BankingCrowdfundingFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Analyze business processes, monitor strategic goals, and shape technology solutions aligned with organizational objectives
Identify opportunities for integration, lead design and maintenance of solutions, and coordinate with Infrastructure, Data, and Platform teams
Enforce Agile/Waterfall methodologies, manage resource allocation, establish deliverables, and monitor project progress
Triage change requests, assign priorities, and collaborate across IS teams to resolve issues effectively
Implement performance metrics, develop team policies, mentor staff, and drive adherence to governance standards
Coordinate responses to third-party audits, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with policies and practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years in enterprise application development and integration within structured project environments
Expert knowledge in designing complex systems, including cloud-based (Azure), on premises, and hybrid environments
Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages (like .NET, Java, Python, C++) and a strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Demonstrated experience implementing formal project management practices and resource planning tools
Expert knowledge of emerging technologies
Expert knowledge of CI/CD Pipelines
Expert knowledge of DevOps practices and ITIL/ITSM concepts
Expert knowledge of creation and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation
Knowledge of project governance frameworks and resource management principles
Ability to enforce structured processes for requirements, testing, and delivery
Skill in capacity planning and workload balancing across multiple projects
Working knowledge of monitoring, troubleshooting, implementation and supporting SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS services
Working knowledge of relational databases and operating systems
Working knowledge of security principles and encryption
Skill in establishing and utilizing testing environments and plans to ensure applications perform as designed
Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find a resolution
Verbal and written communication skills are sufficient to discuss a variety of job-related topics and to effectively communicate complex systems to a variety of audiences
Skill in analyzing complex technical data by using logic and quantitative reasoning
Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work promptly
Responsible for protecting the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and a standout 401(k) plan
Flexible Work Environment : Hybrid options available depending on organizational needs
Professional Growth : Opportunities to lead strategic initiatives and shape technology direction
Collaborative Culture : Work closely with Business, Infrastructure, Data, and Platform teams to deliver impactful solutions