Team Lead, Application & Development
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Our client is a leading multi-asset brokerage firm with presence across several countries in Asia and a pioneer member of the Securities & Derivatives, Trading and Clearing Member of Singapore Exchange, ICE Futures Singapore and ICE Clear Singapore.
You will be responsible for leading and managing the firm’s application services team by ensuring the systems (both in-house and outsourced) are working as expected in alignment with enterprise standards and meeting business objectives.
You oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the firm’s application portfolio. You will need to possess a strong understanding of application development processes, project management, and team leadership skills. You will ensure the applications are developed and maintained to meet the needs of the firm and its customers.
You will lead a team of application developers, analysts, and support staff, providing guidance, support, and mentorship. You will develop and implement application strategies to support the company’s business objectives, and manage the full life-cycle of application development and support projects, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
You will oversee incident, problem, and change management and production readiness for applications and strategically drive simplification, automation, and end-to-end capacity and performance management. You will monitor and manage application performance, availability, and security, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner. You will collaborate with the stakeholders to define project scopes, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
You will stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in application development and management, driving continuous improvement within the team. You will develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
You will manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiation, performance evaluation, and issue resolution. You will prepare and manage the application services budget, ensuring proper allocation of resources and cost control. You will provide regular updates and reports to the senior management on the performance and progress of application development projects.
Pre-requisites
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
- Certification in ITIL is a plus
- Minimum 5 years of experience in application development, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team
- Solid understanding of application development methodologies, frameworks and best practices
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to quickly identify and resolve complex technical issues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to make informed choices in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Proficient in application development languages and technologies, especially .NET
- Knowledge of database management systems and SQL
- Familiarity with application development tools and frameworks, such as Agile/ Scrum and SDLC
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Exposure in the financial industry with good work experience and understanding of the various business processes within securities and futures brokering
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