The Team Lead, Application & Development will be responsible for leading and managing our organisation's application services team. The main responsibility is to ensure that the systems (both in-house and outsourced) are working as expected in alignment with enterprise standards and meeting business objectives.
The Team Lead, Application & Development will also be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of our company's application portfolio. This role requires a strong understanding of application development processes, project management, and team leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our applications are developed and maintained to meet the needs of our organization and its customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of application developers, analysts, and support staff, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
- Develop and implement application strategies to support the company's business objectives.
- Manage the full life cycle of application development and support projects, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Oversee incident, problem, and change management and production readiness for applications and strategically drive simplification, automation, and end-to-end capacity and performance management.
- Monitor and manage application performance, availability, and security, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scopes, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in application development and management, driving continuous improvement within the team.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiation, performance evaluation, and issue resolution.
- Prepare and manage the application services budget, ensuring proper allocation of resources and cost control.
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on the performance and progress of application development projects.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Ability to speak/read Chinese for liaising with our Head Office in Taiwan.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
- Certification in ITIL is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in application development, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Exposure in financial industry with good working experience and understanding of various business processes within securities and futures brokering.
We offer attractive salary package and long-term career development to the successful candidates.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.
