Fehr & Peers is a transportation planning and engineering firm that helps public and private clients make confident, well-informed decisions about transportation. We bring together data, technology, and community insight to design safer, more effective ways for people and goods to move.
We are hiring an Application Development Manager to lead a three-person Application Development team within our 11-person IT group. This is a player-coach role for someone who still enjoys writing code, mentoring developers, solving technical problems, and bringing structure to how software gets built, reviewed, secured, and maintained.
The tools your team builds will support employees across the firm and, at times, the project work we deliver for clients. That may include internal applications, enterprise system integrations, custom data tools, dashboards, and analysis platforms used by planners, engineers, data scientists, and project teams.
You will also serve as a practical technology advisor across the firm, helping colleagues understand what is possible, make thoughtful choices about tools and AI-assisted development, and translate technical tradeoffs into clear guidance people can act on.
This is a hybrid role based in either Roseville or Sacramento offices. You’ll typically come into the office two days per week, with occasional travel to Walnut Creek (usually quarterly).
Why This Role Is Different
This is not a traditional software manager role. You will stay close to the code, and help shape development practices in an environment where technology directly supports planners, engineers, data scientists, and project teams. You will have room to build structure, but you will also need to be practical, collaborative, and comfortable advising people who may not think like developers.
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in software development, DevOps, or a closely related field
- 2+ years of experience in leadership, management, or senior technical mentorship
- Hands-on development experience, including writing code and building applications
- Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript or TypeScript
- Experience with modern development practices, including type hints, virtual environments, and dependency management
- Experience with Flask or a comparable web application framework
- Familiarity with deployment patterns such as WSGI, Gunicorn, and Nginx reverse proxies
- Comfort working in a Linux server environment, including Ubuntu and systemd service management
- Experience with Git-based version control and repository governance, ideally GitLab
- Experience with relational databases and infrastructure that supports business-critical applications
- Practical experience using AI coding assistants or agentic AI tools, such as Claude Code or GitHub Copilot, in a professional development workflow
- Demonstrated success mentoring junior or mid-level developers
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical colleagues
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting enterprise business applications such as ERP systems, GIS platforms, or content and collaboration platforms
- Experience with platforms such as Deltek Vantagepoint, Esri ArcGIS, PostGIS, Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, SharePoint, Box, Microsoft 365, or Entra ID
- Experience designing code review, quality assurance, or governance processes for software built with AI assistance
- Experience building or supporting client-facing tools or data deliverables in a consulting or professional services environment
- Experience building internal developer platforms, shared component libraries, or design systems
- Familiarity with AI governance concepts, cybersecurity best practices, or professional services environments
What Success Looks Like
In your first year, the Application Development team has clearer priorities, stronger development practices, and more consistent code review and deployment standards. Internal tools are easier to support and maintain. Developers are growing their skills, staff across the firm know when and how to ask for technology guidance, and AI-assisted development is being used in ways that are useful, responsible, and sustainable.
Benefit Highlights:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.
401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Commuter Benefits.
Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave.
8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
Mentoring and Career Development programs.
Research and Development group participation, and more.
EEO: Fehr & Peers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We recruit, hire, develop, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of our employees and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Nondiscrimination: Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact
Human Resources.