Applications Programming Manager jobs in Kansas City, MO

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About This Job

The manager will engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services—from inception, through deployment, operation, and refinement. They will support services through activities such as system design consulting, integrating software and frameworks, automation creation, testing, capacity planning and implementation reviews. They will maintain stability by measuring and monitoring availability, latency, and overall system health. The manager will scale systems sustainably through mechanisms like automation and evolve systems by pushing for changes that improve reliability and velocity. They will strive to utilize technical skills to maintain optimal system efficiency, productivity, and reliability. The manager will practice sustainable incident response.

Essential Functions

• Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services—from inception, through deployment, operation, and refinement.

• Support services through activities such as system design consulting, integrating software and frameworks, automation creation, testing, capacity planning and implementation reviews.

• Maintain stability by measuring and monitoring availability, latency, and overall system health.

• Identify and lead changes to enhance team approach to troubleshoot, resolve, apply workarounds, and ultimately apply a quality permanent solution to resolve any technical issue.

• Scale systems sustainably through mechanisms like automation and evolve systems by pushing for changes that improve reliability and velocity.

• Utilize technical skills to maintain optimal system efficiency, productivity, and reliability.

• Practice sustainable incident response.

• Lead, mentor and motivate team members to implement the department strategy and manage department workflow with guidance on departmental projects/issues, and provide coaching and development opportunities appropriate to each direct report's individual needs

• Perform all necessary management functions, including hiring, evaluations, annual increase allocations and disciplinary action as required

• Communicate decisions, priorities and relevant information to team members effectively

• Support budget management, planning and expenditure

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong knowledge of SQL Server and related database design., including knowledge of best practices

• Extensive background in full stack development (preferably in a C# environment)

• Knowledge of Automation tools such as Puppet or PowerShell

• Knowledge of reporting tools such as Power BI or like tools

• Knowledge of API design and management

• Ability be action orientated and enthusiastic in an Agile based work style while responding efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• Effective vendor management skills and ability to build strong working relationships

• Ability to communicate confidently and concisely (written and spoken) to both technologists and non-technologists with a strong commitment to outstanding customer service

• Strong skill set in leading, integrating, installing, automating, testing, supporting and delivering solutions.

• Ability to build a strong and effective team culture while being action oriented, high-energy, and enthusiastic

• Proven budget management and problem-solving skills

• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to apply discretion and sound judgement to solve problems efficiently and effectively

• Ability to drive results and balance management of organizational risk and meeting goals of the business

• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate team members and foster a positive team environment that gives way to collaboration and unified goals

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the company, clearly expressing ideas and concepts both verbally and in writing

• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values

• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required

• 3 years of experience in Agile implementation required

• 3 years of leadership/supervisory experience required

• 3 years of experience with Azure DevOps (TFS) or equivalent required

• 3 years software development leadership preferred

• 3 years of experience with Visual Studio, C#.NET, XML and Web Services preferred

**Level of role is determined by knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education

***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the IT Manager I – Applications & IT Manager II – Applications job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in determining most appropriate job level and making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $100,500 - $136,500 annually. This position will be eligible for additional compensation through performance-based incentive plan(s) that will correspond to meeting performance goals. The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here to learn more.

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