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Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.\nYour day at NTT DATA\nThe Director, Software Applications Development is a leadership role, responsible for direction, design, development and implementation of new applications and upgrades for systems to meet business requirements.\nThis leadership 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.\nThe Director, Software Applications Development strives towards fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on operational excellence.\nKey responsibilities:\nEnsures that software applications development projects with clients are executed.\nPerforms proof of concept as and when required and ensure that development costs and activities remain within budget.\nUses business requirements to advise on the design, 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projects/programs simultaneously and deliver within budget and stipulated timelines.\nSignificant knowledge on multi-technology application and infrastructure design best practice.\nHolistic view of technology environments including hardware platforms, applications, databases, operating systems and storage.\nAbility to build a cohesive team and to manage people effectively.\nSignificant understanding of the strategic vision for the software applications development department and the ability to set the long-term direction of the team.\nExcellent communication skills, including the ability to be influential and persuasive with stakeholders.\nDisplays a high level of detail consciousness by closely monitoring work progress in order to produce the required results.\nSignificant knowledge and understanding of all relevant industry standards.\nSignificant knowledge and understanding of best practices for software applications development.\nRelevant technical skills such as programming languages, complex programming applications and troubleshooting.\nExcellent ability to resolve performance issues and deliver effective solutions to problems.\nAcademic qualifications and certifications:\nBachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or software engineering or related field.\nCertification in various programming languages, for example (but not limited to) Java, Perl, Python, C++ preferred.\nScrum / Project Management certification preferred.\nRequired experience:\nSignificant experience with a strong background in all aspects of software application development.\nSignificant proven work experience as a Software Applications Development Manager.\nSignificant experience with a variety of software applications.\nSignificant experience with a wide variety of computer software, hardware, and peripherals, including Microsoft365.\nSignificant demonstrated experience in building, managing and leading software development people as a line function.\nSignificant demonstrated experience of dealing with relevant stakeholders, building strong relationships and negotiating with decision makers and influencers.\nSignificant demonstrated experience of delivering consultancy type projects, utilizing Agile or Waterfall methodologies.\nSignificant experience of IT in a complex business environment with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms.\nSignificant experience of negotiation or management of third-party services.\nSignificant experience in developing and implementing relevant strategies in a multi supplier environment, managing third party services.\nSignificant previous people management responsibilities and/or allocation of resources within a department or project environment.\nWorkplace type:\nHybrid WorkingAbout NTT DATA\nNTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune\nGlobal 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through\nresponsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with\nunmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and\napplication services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move\nconfidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more\nthan 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as\nestablished and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each\nyear in R&D.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nNTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.\nThird parties fraudulently posing as NTT DATA recruiters\nNTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers or candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties who may attempt to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters whether in writing or by phone in order to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will come from an @nttdata.com email address. 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