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Hire a VP of Application Development

You want your organization to deliver innovative, scalable, and high-impact software solutions that drive business growth. Hiring a VP of Application Development gives you strategic leadership to align application strategy with business goals, lead high-performing teams, and ensure successful project delivery. BridgeView connects you with proven VPs of Application Development for hire so you can transform your technology vision into reality.

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Proven VP of Application Development Expertise

BridgeView has successfully placed dozens of VP's of Application Development across industries, leveraging our specialized recruiting strategies to match top-tier talent with the right opportunities

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What Does a VP of Application Development Do?

VPs of Application Development provide executive oversight for all software initiatives, ensuring development teams deliver business value and technical excellence. Key responsibilities include:

  • Defining and executing application development strategy aligned with organizational objectives
  • Leading, mentoring, and scaling high-performing software engineering teams
  • Overseeing project delivery, resource allocation, and technology budgets
  • Driving innovation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement
  • Collaborating with business stakeholders to align technology with market needs

 

Top Interview Questions to Ask a VP of Application Development

Here are key questions to help you evaluate executive, strategic, and technical leadership in VP of Application Development candidates:

  • Can you describe a time you led a large-scale application development transformation? What was the business impact?
  • How do you align application development strategy with business objectives and measure success?
  • What is your approach to building and scaling high-performing engineering teams?
  • How do you drive innovation and continuous improvement in application development?

 

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Key Skills & Technologies

When hiring a VP of Application Development, organizations look for expertise across executive leadership, software engineering, and business alignment. Common skills include:

Leadership & Strategy
  • Strategic planning

  • Team leadership and talent development

  • Budget management

  • Change management

Technical Skills
  • Software architecture

  • Cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

  • Agile and DevOps methodologies

  • Application security

Project & Product Management
  • Project management (Agile, PMP)

  • Product lifecycle management

  • Stakeholder communication

  • Vendor management


Why Partner with BridgeView to Hire a VP of Application Development?

BridgeView’s recruiters specialize in executive application development staffing and deliver fast, flexible hiring solutions for your leadership needs.

  • Access to a network of vetted VP of Application Development candidates
  • Flexible hiring options: contract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire
  • Rigorous technical and leadership screening for quality and fit
  • Streamlined process tailored to your business objectives
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