Sr Manager, App Dev

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

We are the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco — public servants with a mission to advance the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans. As part of the nation’s central bank, we are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, expansive communities of the Twelfth District, which covers the nine western states of the U.S. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives and build opportunities to learn and grow. At the SF Fed, we approach our work with integrity and a commitment to service.
The federal reserve Bank of San Francisco is seeking a Senior Manager, Application Development to join the Statistics and Reserves(STAR) organization. This role leads one or more high-performing engineering teams responsible for the definition, design, development, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and high-quality technology solutions that meet critical business and customer needs.
This position is onsite and requires regular presence in the office to support close collaboration, leadership engagement, and cross-functional delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 15+ years of relevant IT and business experience, with expert knowledge delivering enterprise solutions using Java technologies (microservices, APIs, distributed systems).
• 8+ years of experience leading application development teams in Java-based environments.
• Proven ability to work on complex issues requiring in-depth analysis, sound judgment, and evaluation of multiple technical and business factors.
• Experience managing multiple IT processes within one or more functional areas.
• Strong architecture expertise, including solution design, technology roadmaps, and alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and resiliency standards.
• Architect and build big data solutions using AWS services
• Experience with modern application development practices, including Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud-native platforms.
• Familiarity with data mesh concepts, including domain ownership, data products, governance, and interoperability.
• Exposure to Generative AI capabilities and enterprise adoption patterns (e.g., AI-assisted development, productivity tooling, responsible and secure use of GenAI).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear technical documentation and present complex concepts to senior leadership and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams, foster strong engineering culture, and drive accountability and results.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder with the intent to become a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and structure engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality Java-based applications in a dynamic environment.
• Own and drive solution architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards for security, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Partner with product, architecture, security, QA, and operations teams to deliver integrated, cross-functional technology solutions.
• Identify customer needs, secure delivery commitments, and track progress across internal teams and external service providers.
• Craft and communicate a clear technology vision and roadmap aligned with organizational strategy.
• Enable modern engineering practices, including Agile delivery, test-driven development, CI/CD, and operational readiness.
• Promote adoption of data mesh principles and domain-oriented design where applicable.
• Champion practical and responsible use of Generative AI to improve engineering productivity and solution quality.
• Serve as a senior technical leader and advisor, guiding architects and product teams on appropriate technology usage and tradeoffs.
• Work closely with QA and Operations to ensure solutions are production-ready and delivered successfully.
• Manage people and financial resources, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and career development.
• Continuously improve processes that enhance customer satisfaction, delivery predictability, and team effectiveness.
• Communicate status, risks, and decisions clearly; present effectively to governance forums and stakeholders.

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Base Salary Range: Min: $186,500  Mid: $242,300  Max: $298,000 (Location: San Francisco)

Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographic and other market data.

We offer a wonderful benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account, Backup Child Care Program, Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account, Paid Family Care Leave, Vacation Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Pet Insurance, Matching 401(k), and Retirement/Pension.

The Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

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Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes

Job CategoryInformation Technology Family Group

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

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