Talent.com
Sr. Director Web Application Development
Sr. Director Web Application DevelopmentTHORNDALE PARTNERS • Birmingham, AL, United States
Sr. Director Web Application Development

Sr. Director Web Application Development

THORNDALE PARTNERS • Birmingham, AL, United States
[job_card.variable_days_ago]
[job_preview.job_type]
  • [job_card.full_time]
[job_card.job_description]

DETAILS : SR. Director of Application Development and Architecture

Title : SR. Director of Application Development and Architecture

LOCATION : Birmingham, AL

ENVIRONMENT : HYBRID (3 days per week in office)

COMPENSATION : $160k + Strong Bonus and Benefits Package

We are seeking a Senior Director of Applications and Architecture who brings leadership paired with deep architectural expertise. This role is accountable for defining and executing the strategy, architecture, and delivery of all web applications, APIs, and backend systems, while leading enterprise-wide modernization efforts across legacy platforms. Will balance strategic oversight with hands-on technical leadership-particularly in architectural direction, legacy platform refactoring, and complex system integrations. Partnering closely with business and technology leaders to ensure application platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate has a demonstrated history of reducing technical debt and modernizing application ecosystems into stable, scalable platforms.

Responsibilities :

  • Define and execute the software development strategy and architecture, aligning it with organizational goals and customer needs.
  • Lead efforts to modernize legacy systems and transform technical debt into modern frameworks, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
  • Champion architectural decisions that future-proof the organization's technology stack
  • Act as the primary technical liaison with business stakeholders, ensuring alignment of technical solutions with business requirements.
  • Oversee development of all web applications, APIs, and backend systems.
  • Lead architecture and design for RESTful APIs, integrations, and internal platforms.
  • Lead or review designs for major refactors, migrations, and integrations.
  • Perform code reviews and technical troubleshooting when needed.
  • Act as final technical escalation point for complex system issues.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of developers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide coaching and professional development opportunities to grow technical and leadership skills within the team.
  • Ensure alignment with best practices, BRDs, and IT PMO standards.
  • Implement best practices for coding, testing, deployment, documentation, and maintenance.
  • Drive the adoption of modern frameworks, tools, and cloud-based solutions to improve system reliability and efficiency.

Education & Experience :

  • BA / BS degree preferred
  • 7+ years of proven leadership managing large scale software development teams
  • Expertise in Perl, Python, PHP, Laravel, MySQL, with experience in .NET and SQL Server a strong plus.
  • Deep understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks.
  • Extensive experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  • Strong knowledge of business requirement documentation (BRD), and working within an IT PMO framework.
  • Experience leading modernization initiatives, such as migrating legacy systems to modern frameworks.
  • Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular).
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including CI / CD pipelines.
  • Exceptional leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities. Driving positive culture and change within the department.

    • Thorndale Partners, LLC

    Your trusted talent acquisition partner working to provide a premium experience to both job seekers and hiring managers.

    Please visit our Website to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn .

    [job_alerts.create_a_job]

    Sr Director Web Application Development • Birmingham, AL, United States

    [internal_linking.similar_jobs]
    VP or Director of Engineering

    VP or Director of Engineering

    Transform9 • Birmingham, AL, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Transform9 is revolutionizing the healthcare landscape by providing an advanced conversational agent platform that enhances patient-provider communication. Our mission is to ensure that patients exp...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Sr Business Development Director

    Sr Business Development Director

    Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston at The Medical Center • Vestavia Hills, AL, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    The Senior Business Development Director is responsible for supporting the Regional VP, Business Development by developing marketing leaders, analyzing marketing processes, and implementing remedia...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_1_day] • [promoted]
    VP, Business Development

    VP, Business Development

    TA Services • Leeds, AL, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    TA Services has been the premier integrated solutions provider for Freight Brokerage, Managed Transportation, Warehouse and Fulfillment, and Cross Border Logistics needs since 1986.Company culture ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Director of Product (Provider Growth)

    Director of Product (Provider Growth)

    Headway • Birmingham, AL, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Director of Product (Provider Growth).Headway's mission is a big one to build a new mental health care system everyone can access. We've built technology that helps people find great therapists wit...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Life Sciences Business Development Director

    Life Sciences Business Development Director

    RxVantage • Birmingham, AL, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Life Sciences Business Development Director.Life Sciences Business Development Director.The role is responsible for developing and executing strategic account plans with the goal of selling new acc...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Principal Product Manager - Enterprise Solutions (Remote Eligible)

    Principal Product Manager - Enterprise Solutions (Remote Eligible)

    Smartsheet • Birmingham, AL, US
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.full_time]
    Principal Product Manager - Enterprise Solutions.For over 20 years, Smartsheet has helped people and teams achievewell, anything. From seamless work management to smart, scalable solutions, we've al...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Remote Finance Director - AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Remote Finance Director - AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Data Annotation • Meadowbrook, Alabama
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    We are looking for a finance professional to join our team to train AI models.You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Tech

    Tech

    TherapySouth • Birmingham, AL, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    TherapySouth was founded in July 2006 by Steve Foster, PT, LAT.His vision was that TherapySouth would be a therapist-owned practice, specializing in "hands-on care, close to a patient's ho...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Product Manager Senior

    Product Manager Senior

    PNC Financial Services Group • Birmingham, AL, US
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve.We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers.We work together each day ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Business Sales Account Manager

    Business Sales Account Manager

    Verizon • Alabaster, AL, United States
    [job_card.part_time]
    A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different.Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive.At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Vice President, Applied AI & Automation

    Vice President, Applied AI & Automation

    Protective • Birmingham, AL, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    VP Of Applied AI And Automation.The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you wor...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Product Manager, US Public Sector (Remote)

    Product Manager, US Public Sector (Remote)

    Remote Staffing • Birmingham, AL, US
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.full_time]
    The application window is expected to close on : 02 / 27 / 2026.This role can be performed from any location within the United States. Meet the Team : As the leader in cloud-managed IT, Cisco Meraki conne...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior Director Application Development

    Senior Director Application Development

    Books A Million Holding Company • Birmingham, AL, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    We are seeking a senior technical leader who blends executive-level software leadership with deep, hands-on architectural expertise. This role owns the strategy, architecture, and execution of all w...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Restaurant Delivery - Flexible Schedule

    Restaurant Delivery - Flexible Schedule

    DoorDash • Hayden, AL, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day. As a Dasher, you’ll stay busy with a var...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Sr. IT Project Manager

    Sr. IT Project Manager

    TEKsystems • Birmingham, AL, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    The IT Project Manager will work to make sure our IT practices stay aligned with business needs.Responsibilities will include : . Lead the cross-functional delivery of a range of technology deliverabl...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Account Executive - SLED

    Account Executive - SLED

    Halcyon • Birmingham, AL, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Halcyon is the industry's first dedicated, adaptive security platform that combines multiple proprietary advanced prevention engines along with AI models focused specifically on stopping ransomware...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Director, Web Strategy and Optimization

    Director, Web Strategy and Optimization

    Protective Life Insurance Company • Birmingham, AL, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you'll be ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior Director of eCommerce

    Senior Director of eCommerce

    VirtualVocations • Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    A company is looking for a Senior Director, eCommerce and DTC to lead and scale global efforts across owned and third-party commerce channels. Key Responsibilities Define and lead the global eComm...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]