Manager Application Support
$118,360–$174,581 year
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead and mentor a team of 10-15 software developers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture while monitoring performance and providing constructive feedback. Serve as a liaison between business users, application vendors, and Calpine's IT and DevOps teams to oversee solution architecture and roadmap development on the Microsoft Azure platform. Deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions using Azure tools such as Fabric, Logic Apps, and Azure Functions, while managing budgets and differentiating between Capex and non-Capex work for accurate financial reporting. Communicate project status, risks, and solutions clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 (five) years of experience managing technical teams, with a strong focus on mentoring and performance management
- Experience aligning technical solutions with business strategies and engaging with senior leadership
- Experience designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-based architectures
- Extensive experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban), including sprint planning, backlog management, and retrospectives
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent requests and prioritize workloads effectively
- Strong collaboration skills to work with product managers, DevOps, and business stakeholders
- Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and accountability
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of independent learning
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and initiative-taking abilities
- Expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Fabric, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and related services
- Experience with database technologies like Microsoft SQL and maintaining ETL processes
- Hands-on experience with Azure development tools and proficiency in .NET, Python, or similar frameworks
- Proficiency in Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools for workflow and progress tracking
- Knowledge of Azure security best practices, including identity management and compliance
- Expertise in optimizing Azure-based solutions for performance, cost, and scalability
- Proficiency in monitoring and managing Azure resource costs using tools like Azure Cost Management
Desired Qualifications
- Leadership experience in Agile, cloud-based environments a plus
- Knowledge of Calpine Energy Solutions' CCE business is a plus
- Experience implementing AI systems is a plus
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