Applications Manager

SUMMARY:
Application Manager - IT Consulting (12 Month Contract)

POSITION INFO:

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:

Application Management & Strategy:

• 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.

Team Leadership & Vendor Management:

• 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:

• Proven experience managing cross-functional development teams.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s 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.