Ict Senior Application Team Leader

JOBNUMBER

**iOCO03039**
- CONTRACT TYPE

**Contract**
- CONTRACT TYPE:
**Hybrid**

**The Role**:
**Skills and Experience**:
**What you’ll do**:

- Leadership and mentoring of the development team.
Interaction with Clients (internal and external) to analyze and specify requirements.
- Design and implementation of new solutions.
- Support and enhancement of existing solutions.
- Guidance and adherence to agile software development process.
- Coding standards and quality.
- Communicate this strategy by presenting and discussing current and future versions of the solution/s at a senior level.
- Keep abreast and be informed of changes in IT technology and market trends.
- Create and present professional proposals and presentations that respond to client needs.
- Orchestrate internal resources and technology offerings to improve client service and from an IT technology service offering perspective, assist the company to secure new business contracts.
- Ensure the development and enhancement of IT systems and processes.
- Form part of the IT Application Development Management Team and be jointly responsible for the setting of strategic objectives for IT business.
- Be responsible for client relationship management.
- In conjunction with the other Application leads and the Application Development Manager, create strategic goals and ensure that it is converted into easily implemented plans.
- With the input from Heads of Development and the Solutions Architect be responsible for the technology vision and planning process that will regularly evaluate existing technology, current information systems, staffing, and research new solutions and technologies to make informed recommendations and/or to initiate the changes.
- Ensure adherence to the software development life cycle, protocols, and compliance in terms of good practice.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of technology products and services to the client.
- Willingness to be** **on standby after hours as per job requirements.

**Other**:
**Qualifications Required**:

- B.Sc. or B.Com degree with Computer Science / Information Technology Management Degree.
A relevant Master’s Degree / MBA will be advantageous.

**Your Expertise**:

- Minimum 7 years of professional software development experience.
- You must have Project Management experience or understanding that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of project management and Scrum methodologies and practices as well as knowledge of current business landscapes (political, operational, and commercial astute).
- Financial acumen, the ability to keep abreast with current technology, the proven ability to think strategically, and the ability to solve problems with ease should be among your skills.
- You will require the ability to foster teamwork and you will need to have a good track record and influencing relationships.
- Excellent leadership and network skills, managing and developing yourself, and strong communication and influencing skills will see you flourish in this role.
- **Technologies**:

- SQL Server Reporting Services.
- HTML5/ mobile technologies.
- Silverlight.
- Workflow/Business Process.
- Microsoft.Net Frameworks.
- Web technologies (HTML5, CSS 3, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, Responsive design.
- Microsoft Web stack (MVC, C#, VB.net, razor, IIS, ASP.Net, WCF/Web services, Web API).

**Personal Attributes**:

- Analytical thinking.
- Negotiation.
- Management.
- Drives accountability and is a high performer.
- Fosters teamwork and collaboration.
- Business acumen.
- Develops self.
- Strong attention to detail and proactive attitude.
- Ability to package and present analysis with recommendations to management and executive teams.
- Shows initiative and ability to work independently.
- Abstract thinking and conceptual problem-solving.
- Ability to frame problems and develop solutions aligned to strategic objectives.
- Ability to work in complex, changing environments.
- Strong ability to organize and prioritize.
- Excellent time management skills to manage requirements regarding deliverables.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team player.
- Ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to learn new systems.
- Client-focused thinking.

**Other information applicable to the opportunity**:

- Contract Position - Hybrid (up to two days per week onsite)
- Location: Centurion