Team Leader, Application Development

Team Leader, Application Development

Why FCS Financial? Ever dreamed of being part of an organization with deep roots in agriculture and the community? For over 100 years, as part of the Farm Credit System, we’ve been supporting agriculture and rural communities in Missouri.

As Team Leader, Application Development, you will lead the team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise applications while overseeing integrations with third‑party SaaS platforms. You’ll ensure alignment with organizational goals and technology roadmaps, enforce structured project governance, and champion continuous improvement. Serving as a strategic leader, you’ll balance technical expertise with team management to deliver solutions that drive business outcomes.

• Strategy & Vision
  :
  Analyze business processes, monitor strategic goals, and shape technology solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• System Integration
  :
  Identify opportunities for integration, lead design and maintenance of solutions, and coordinate with Infrastructure, Data, and Platform teams.
• Project Governance
  :
  Enforce Agile/Waterfall methodologies, manage resource allocation, establish deliverables, and monitor project progress.
• System Support
  :
  Triage change requests, assign priorities, and collaborate across IS teams to resolve issues effectively.
• Leadership & Accountability
  :
  Implement performance metrics, develop team policies, mentor staff, and drive adherence to governance standards.
• Audit Response
  :
  Coordinate responses to third‑party audits, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with policies and practices.

• Competitive Salary
  : $109,000 - $170,000 with outstanding incentive opportunities linked to Association performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits
  :
  Health, dental, vision, and a standout 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Work Environment
  :
  Hybrid options available depending on organizational needs.
• Professional Growth
  :
  Opportunities to lead strategic initiatives and shape technology direction.
• Collaborative Culture
  :
  Work closely with Business, Infrastructure, Data, and Platform teams to deliver impactful solutions.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience
  : 5+ years in enterprise application development and integration within structured project environments.

• Leadership in building and supporting .NET integrations across SaaS and on‑premises systems; oversight of customer‑facing and internal .NET web applications.
• Expertise in system design (cloud, on‑premises, hybrid) and multiple programming languages (.NET, Java, Python, C++).
• Solid understanding of SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, Dev Ops, ITIL/ITSM, governance, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS, databases, and security.
• Skilled in structured project delivery: sprint cycles, time‑boxed work, and metrics‑driven tracking.
• Ability to build and lead teams, set standards, and foster collaboration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

This position is open until filled. Candidates must reside in our Loan Service Area (Missouri). Preferred office location is Jefferson City, MO; all other FCS Financial Branch Locations will be considered in our Loan Servicing Area.

This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedule will be considered based off of the candidate's qualifications and needs.

Department
:
Information Systems

Reports To
:
Vice President, Software Services

Supervises
:
Application Development Team

• 20% Business Application Development
  • Analyzes business processes to determine business needs.
  • Monitors Association strategic goals and develops technology solutions to help achieve goals.
  • Documents business requirements and collaborates to identify technology solutions.
  • Reviews solutions with stakeholders and refines based on feedback.
• 30% System Integration
  • Identifies opportunities for integration across various systems based on business need.
  • Leads the team to design, build, and maintain these integrations while coordinating with Infrastructure,…