Application Development Manager

The Application Development Manager will lead one or more agile scrum teams in Product Development at Censis Technologies. This is a "working manager" role, requiring active participation in the development process, code reviews, and technical decision-making. The ideal candidate is a proven people manager with a strong technical background, who is passionate about software development, stays current with industry standards, and is eager to experiment with new technologies. Preference will be given to candidates with experience leveraging AI to improve efficiency in the SDLC, as well as those with Scrum Master experience or certification. Candidates should have hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools and modern platforms, including GitHub CoPilot and M365 Copilot, and familiarity with Jira, Confluence, AWS, GitHub and Bitbucket. Experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular.js and Vue.js, as well as SQL, C#, and .NET for backend development (e.g., ASP.NET Core microservices and Web APIs), is highly preferred.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of up to Developers and QA designing, building, and maintaining software applications. 
• Foster a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning. 
• Actively participate in coding and code reviews to ensure technical excellence. 
• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders on release planning and delivery. 
• Ensure agile best practices are followed, including facilitating Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives[HG3] , and Refinements).
• Set, track, and manage team KPIs and performance metrics (velocity, burndown charts, etc.). 
• Develop and refine standardized development processes, incorporating lessons learned and industry trends. 
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and coordination of development staff. 
• Hire, evaluate, and address performance issues within the team. 
• Provide technical leadership in architecture, design, and implementation. 
• Champion AI-enabled practices across the SDLC (e.g., code generation, test automation, documentation acceleration). 
• Remove obstacles to team progress and drive continuous improvement. 
• Promote transparency, collaboration, and accountability within development teams.

Qualifications

• Proven success leading agile development teams, delivering projects on time, and building effective, collaborative teams. 
• Strong technical expertise with hands-on coding and deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, including current industry standards and emerging technologies. 
• 10+ years of technical experience, with at least 2 years in a management role. 
• Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master (certification strongly preferred), including facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams in agile practices, and driving continuous improvement. 
• Proficient in agile metrics and reporting (velocity, burndown, etc.), and fostering transparency and accountability within teams. 
• Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) to drive efficiency and innovation in the SDLC. 
• Skilled in Jira and Confluence for agile project management and documentation. 
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS), source control (Bitbucket[HG4] , GitHub), and modern development frameworks (Angular.js, Vue.js). 
• Advanced development skills in SQL, C#, and .NET backend technologies (ASP.NET Core, Web APIs, microservices, Entity Framework).

Skills

• Hands-on leader and mentor with excellent communication and personnel management skills.
• Foster a high-performance, growth-oriented team culture by driving a strong learning mindset, encouraging curiosity, promoting bold problem-solving, and acting as a multiplier who elevates the capabilities of the entire team. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Curious, innovative, and not afraid to experiment with new technologies and approaches.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate coding, testing, and documentation workflows.
• Comfortable working with modern development frameworks and cloud environments (Angular.js, Vue.js, AWS).
• Proficient in collaborative tools like Jira and Confluence for team coordination.
• Strong coding skills in SQL and C#.
• Proficiency in .NET backend development, including ASP.NET Core and RESTful API design.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience. 
• Master’s degree is a plus but not required.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Censis

Censis, the first company to engineer a surgical asset management system that tracks down to the instrument and patient levels, has continually set the standards for the sterile processing industry.From the beginning, Censis has recognized the vital connection between perioperative innovation and efficiency, unparalleled customer care and improved operational performance. By continuing to invest in technology, ease of integration, education and support, Censis provides solutions that empower hospitals and healthcare providers to stay compliant and ahead of healthcare’s rapidly changing environment. With Censis, you’re positioned to start ahead and stay ahead, no matter what the future holds.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 114,100.00 - 190,500.00