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perform impact assessments for system changes, and track progress using Jira and Confluence.\n\nPromote best practices in mobile application and e-service development, driving continuous improvement and innovation in digital services while adhering to coding, security, and integration standards using tools like SonarQube and OWASP.\n\nLead and manage outsourced software development activities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards, and coordinate with external vendors to resolve complex technical issues.\n\nManage, motivate, and mentor team members, foster skills development, engagement, and performance improvement, and provide timely reports on KPIs, project progress, and team performance.\n\nContinuously monitor the performance of mobile applications and e-channels, troubleshooting issues, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing applications for scalability and performance.\n\nStay updated with the latest trends in mobile technologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure the team utilizes state-of-the-art development practices and technologies.\n\nEnsure application security by adhering to industry best practices, such as OWASP Mobile Security Testing and encryption standards (e.g., SSL/TLS for data transmission).\n\nCollaborate with QA teams to define test strategies, implement automated tests, and oversee the execution of both functional and non-functional tests, ensuring application quality.\n\nManage application versioning, compatibility, and updates across multiple mobile platforms, ensuring smooth deployment and rollout of new features and bug fixes.\n\nEnsure adherence to all regulatory, security, and compliance requirements, including GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, during the development and release of applications.\n\nDesign and implement e-service platforms such as customer portals, digital self-service systems, and automated service delivery solutions, improving the overall customer experience and operational efficiency.\n\nManage the 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