Application Development Manager

Genworth

Application Development Manager managing COBOL programming and application enhancements for the LIFE Reinsurance application at Genworth. Ensuring production support and collaboration with project stakeholders and IT teams.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeLynchburg • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner closely with project stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to deliver application enhancements and provide production support.
Support the LIFE Reinsurance application (TAI).
Experience modernizing legacy mainframe applications—including migrations to SaaS-supported platforms.
Support multiple concurrent initiatives that require extensive cross-functional collaboration.
Codes, tests, debugs, implements, and documents work assignments, including program code and technical documentation.
Gathers information from existing systems and analyzes program and time requirements.
Designs programs for projects and enhancements to existing programs.
Provides technical guidance on complex programming efforts.
Develops test plans to verify the logic of new or modified programs.
Stays current on industry trends and new developments to maintain skills and align with industry standards.
Applies project management tools and methods to manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, communications, resources, and suppliers.
Works directly with business partners to prioritize work and assign tasks to team members.
Conducts quality assurance activities, such as peer reviews.
May lead and manage small, highly technical teams.
Maintains a positive team culture built on collaboration and trust.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience in Computer Science
10+ years of strong mainframe COBOL programming experience, including CICS, JCL, Syncsort, File-AID, VSAM, IDCAMS, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, SQL, FTP/SFTP.
5+ years performing tasks across the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
Strong communication skills to work effectively with team members, support personnel, and clients.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for the design, development, and testing of programs.
Ability to manage concurrent deadlines and multiple priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
Disability, Life, and Long-Term Care Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

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Hard Skills & Tools

COBOLCICSJCLSyncsortFile-AIDVSAMIDCAMSTSO/ISPFSDSFSQL

Soft Skills

communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingteam collaborationindependencetime managementprioritizationleadershipquality assurancetechnical guidance