Senior Application Development Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a highly technical Senior Application Development Manager to lead teams developing enterprise‑grade payment processing systems. This role blends hands‑on engineering, architectural oversight, and people leadership. You will guide a team of Java developers, drive technical strategy, ensure high‑quality delivery, and collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders across product, architecture and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor teams of Java engineers, fostering strong modern engineering practices, code quality, and continuous improvement.
Mentor and encourage professional development in teams.
Work with Architecture and own decisions for Java‑based payment systems, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
Remain hands‑on in reviewing designs, frameworks, and proof‑of-concepts using modern Java and Spring technologies.
Guide the teams in modernizing existing system with performance, reliability and fault tolerance in mind.
Oversee data modeling, API design, and integration patterns across the platform.
Partner with product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Ensure CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices are consistently applied.
Ensure maintenance of documentation, system reports, and architectural artifacts (UML, sequence diagrams, etc.)
Up to 25% travel
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with remote teams.
Coach teams in following Agile Scrum methodologies
Ability to maintain professionalism and efficiency in meetings in stressful situations
12+ years of development experience, ideally with Java, Spring Boot
5 + years of Management experience
Understanding of Microservices architecture
CI/CD pipelines and test‑driven development
Strong data modeling and system design capabilities.
Ability to pick up new technologies quickly and guide teams through adoption, aligning with Architecture
Passion for technology, innovation, and building high‑performing engineering teams.
Nice to have Skills
Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and enterprise architecture.
Experience leading teams through urgent production incidents and root‑cause analysis.
Exposure to full software product lifecycle: requirements, architecture, development, testing, and deployment.
Cloud experience (Azure or AWS).
Linux Shell scripting and OS understanding
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent work experience. Each year of relative work experience may be substituted for a year of college education, up to two years.
Flexible Working
At Conduent, we want you to be yourself. We recognize that everyone is different and that how people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.
In this role, you can expect the following working conditions:
Remote work: Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the end of your workday.
Working For You
Perks and rewards designed for you:
Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.
Great Work Environment: We are proud of our award-winning culture and the recognition we’ve received for our diversity efforts.
Join Us
At Conduent, we are one team, one mission. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our associates. We strive to create a culture where you can:
Bring your authentic self to work
Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally
Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support
When you join Conduent, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company’s and your own. With more than 60,000 associates across 24 countries, we will provide you the opportunity to grow with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you to be the best!
Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is $142,450 - $185,000.
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.
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