Kforce has a client that is seeking a Manager of Application Development in Tampa, FL. Job Purpose: The primary role of the Manager, Application Development is to lead and inspire a dynamic team of .NET and Angular UI developers. In this hands-on role, you will spearhead the design, development, and deployment of innovative service-based applications within a cloud environment. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions for Company's suite of applications. General Responsibilities: * Supervise and guide a team of developers, promoting teamwork, creativity, and ongoing professional growth * Empower team members to work independently and self-lead, while also teaching accountability * Drive team performance through coaching, goal setting, and regular feedback, ensuring alignment with business objectives * Champion Agile practices (Scrum and Kanban), facilitating ceremonies and ensuring adherence to Agile principles * Manage the architecture, design, and development of service-based applications with a focus on scalability, security, and performance * Work closely with primary business analyst, database, QA and DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless, customer-focused solutions * Champion the use of cloud services for hosting, deployment, and monitoring, driving optimization and innovation in the platform * Utilize metrics to evaluate and manage software development efficiency, quality, and delivery speed * Oversee the development of scalable, high-performing applications using C# .NET Core and modern architectural practices like CQRS * Promote and enforce software development best practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD), peer code reviews, and robust documentation * Guide the use of service bus for asynchronous message-based communication within the platform * Drive cloud-native application development leveraging containers and/or serverless architecture