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Job DescriptionWe are seeking to add an Application Development Manager to our team. The Application Development Manager will have the opportunity to test, iterate, and refine the user application (a core part of the overall experience). Working with external development partners and the back end systems engineers, the Application Development Manager will oversee the complete development process of our software. The Application Development Manager will work with the team to prioritize features and functionality while making calibrated investment decisions to help constantly and incrementally move the needle for the user experience. The Application Development Manager will work cross-functionally, interfacing with senior members of the team to ensure alignment and consistency across the overall user experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop a plan for growing and scaling the application development process and team
- Build a user-centered application and experience for mobile platforms that interacts seamlessly.
- Develop an agile work plan to update and continuously improve the application and user experience.
- Execute user research & synthesis, exploration, story-telling, detailed design, user testing and prototyping.
- Drive problem solving in across the platform and experience design.
- Manage the end-to-end software development process
- Depth of experience in interaction design and application development for consumer products (web, mobile, client software, device design - the more the better). While we’re looking for someone with 5+ years of experience, an applicant’s complete portfolio of relevant experience will be considered
- Passion for and experience in improving health and wellness for real people
- Prototyping skills, including device, web, mobile and desktop experience. Management and leadership of successful launches of consumer-focused mobile applications will be considered a huge plus
- Experience designing interfaces for hardware devices and familiarity with firmware development.
- Advanced knowledge in information design principles
- Deep knowledge of design patterns across multiple platforms
- Experience launching digital consumer products in an Agile development environment
- Excellent communication skills – both spoken and written
- Outstanding follow-through, time management, and project management skills to deliver results.
- As a team player with a can-do attitude, you know how to do a lot with a little in our dynamic, fast-paced and entrepreneurial culture
Skills Required
- Depth of experience in interaction design and application development for consumer products
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Prototyping skills including device, web, mobile and desktop
- Experience designing interfaces for hardware devices
- Excellent communication skills
- Outstanding project management skills
What We Do
For 20 years blueStone Solutions Group has helped innovate the world alongside the companies we work with, and we have done so while maintaining an excellent relationship with our clients. Whether you come to us as an organization looking for talent or a professional seeking a job, you can feel confident in the hands of our experienced and diligent team. We were founded in 2002, as an IT-focused employment agency. Throughout the decades we have moved into and cemented our value in the engineering, healthcare, finance, and accounting industries. Our expert team of recruiters and account managers is the power plant behind the incredible wishes we have helped make true from autonomous vehicle development to vital support for military communications. When you’re ready to elevate your workforce, contact us or visit our site for more info.
