Our client is looking for a Regional Head of Applications and Software Engineering to direct , architect and deliver software development projects for the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple application teams across the region, including contract development partners.
• Act as an agent of change along with CTO in deploying transformational technology capabilities while introducing and establishing Agile, DevOps and other engineering best practices in the organization.
• Analyse technology trends and develop application strategy, architecture, and delivery processes designed for agility and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders, as well as functional areas and is responsible for leading multiple teams of full-time and contract professionals in various regional locations.
• Understand the needs of the client, manage the client relationship and deliver solutions with strong customer and business value.
• Offer strategic guidance on application solutions, architectures, integration strategies, governance, quality assurance and business support processes.
• Integrate disparate development teams with diverse practices, technology and toolsets into a cohesive, collaborative, standards-based development organization.
• Deliver a combined business and technology roadmap to support business and technology strategy for the delivery of increased business capabilities, improved technology operational stability and reduced time and cost of delivery.
• Develop the technology plan in support of key business objectives and with consideration of external trends and competitive forces.
• Plan and execute development projects, ensure that teams have appropriate product and technical specifications, direction and resources to deliver projects on a bold but achievable timelines.
• Manage on-going user stories, change requests, incident reports and bug fixes towards achieving business and system goals.
• Define and deploy transformational technology capabilities while maintaining service levels.
• Execute continuous improvement of existing software applications and architecture and consistently ensure quality deliverables.
• Influence and implement change strategies that will improve end-to-end execution of technology projects to reduce cost, improve quality and time to market.
• Effectively partner with other technology leaders to ensure communication and collaboration across a diverse business and technology community. Form relationships that enable shared solutions across the enterprise.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on software development tools, technology and development methodologies.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science / Information Systems / Information Technology / Information Systems.
• At least 10 years of relevant working experience, with 2 years of managerial responsibilities.
• Experience in architecting and managing software development of web-based applications, APIs, and web services.
• Knowledge and experience in software development processes (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• Experience in migrating legacy applications to cloud. Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.
• Knowledge of the professional services / financial / investment industry will be advantageous

Interested candidates are invited to send in your Resume in MS Word Format* stating your past work experience, reasons for each leave, past and expected remuneration.

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Personnel Number: R1326341