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The Manager, Software Applications Development is a management role, responsible for taking accountability for the direction, design, development and implementation of new applications and upgrades for systems to meet business requirements. This management role directs the design of new applications from conception to completion and oversees the technical staff involved with the development project(s), including overseeing and directing software application upgrades. The Manager, Software Applications Development strives towards fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on operational excellence.
Job Responsibility:
Ensures that software applications development projects with clients are executed
Performs proof of concept as and when required and ensure that development costs and activities remain within budget
Uses business requirements to advise on the design, deployment and operation of infrastructures
Helps determine how technology can be applied to meet external client and business requirements by crafting high level solutions and work breakdown
Works closely with various external stakeholders to define the scope or boundary of the concepts which includes a cost benefit analysis, risk management plan and a feasibility study
Ensures the delivery of the design and completion requirements to application development team
Translates the business and external client needs to various teams and assigns development tasks
Takes accountability for the development of applications and takes on more complicated programming activities
Assists the team and resolves any technical issues during the design, development and implementation phase of the project
Ensures the appropriate testing of applications for efficiency and resolve escalated problems with the design prior to deployment
Ensures that the development phase is documented to ensure the development of procedures for application use
Oversees and manages the maintenance of procedures and tools to ensure availability
Directs the implementation of the application by ensuring the evaluation, testing and modification of the application until its functionality meets business and external client goals
Oversees and manages the provision of the relevant documentation, training and support to the relevant teams to ensure the highest level of performance
Researches and investigates emerging infrastructure and application technologies and the best practices associated with them
Conducts detailed quality assurance and automated testing requirements, processes and guidelines
Leads and manages a team of Software Application Developers in the achievements of team and individual objectives
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or software engineering or related field
Certification in various programming languages, for example (but not limited to) Java, Perl, Python, C++ preferred
Advanced experience with a strong background in all aspects of software application development
Advanced work experience as a Software Applications Development Manager
Hands-on experience with a variety of software applications
Hands-on experience with a wide variety of computer software, hardware, and peripherals, including Microsoft365
Advanced demonstrated experience in building, managing and leading software development people as a line function
Advanced demonstrated experience of dealing with relevant stakeholders, building strong relationships and negotiating with decision makers and influencers
Advanced demonstrated experience of delivering consultancy type projects, utilizing Agile or Waterfall methodologies
Advanced experience of IT in a complex business environment with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms
Advanced demonstrated experience of negotiation or management of third-party services
Advanced demonstrated experience in developing and implementing relevant strategies in a multi supplier environment, managing third party services
Has had previous people management responsibilities and/or allocation of resources within a department or project environment
Nice to have:
Certification in various programming languages, for example (but not limited to) Java, Perl, Python, C++ preferred