Applications Manager
6 days ago
Job Title : Application Manager (12-Month Contract)
Job Purpose :
We are seeking an experienced application manager to lead our client's application development and support functions within a financial services environment. You will oversee a diverse technology stack, including mainframe applications (Natural Adabas), C# / .NET solutions, and third-party vendor applications. Your role will be crucial in managing the development, integration, and maintenance of business-critical applications, ensuring reliability, security, and optimal performance.
Key Responsibilities :
- Oversee the entire application portfolio, ensuring efficient development, maintenance, and integration.
- Develop and implement a technology roadmap, balancing legacy system sustainability with modernization efforts.
- Align application strategies with business objectives, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of all applications within the stack.
- Lead and mentor a team of developers, engineers, and analysts across various technologies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize development efforts, and implement solutions.
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors, overseeing licensing, contracts, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
Development & Integration :
- Oversee mainframe (Natural / Adabas), C#, and vendor application development, ensuring best practices and modern methodologies are followed.
- Ensure smooth integration between different applications and third-party financial systems.
- Drive adoption of DevOps practices, automation, and CI / CD pipelines where applicable.
- Oversee data management and security practices for applications in compliance with industry standards.
Governance & Compliance :
- Ensure applications comply with financial regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOX) and internal governance policies.
- Establish and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for mission-critical applications.
- Monitor and improve cybersecurity measures within the application landscape.
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement :
- Establish KPIs and monitoring tools to track application health, performance, and user experience.
- Lead incident response and problem resolution, ensuring minimal downtime and business impact.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and technology enhancements.
Technical Experience :
- Experience managing legacy financial systems.
- Hands-on experience in managing modern applications.
- Experience with third-party vendor applications, integrations, and customization.
- Strong knowledge of financial services technologies, security, and compliance.
- Understanding of APIs, microservices architecture, and middleware solutions.
- Exposure to DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, Terraform, etc.) is advantageous.
Leadership & Management :
- Ability to prioritize workloads, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
- Excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in application development and management.
- 3+ years of leadership experience in a financial services or banking environment.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to drive digital transformation in a dynamic financial services environment.
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