Application Manager

Tasks

• Address highly complex legacy defects that developers cannot analyze or resolve.
• Communicate highly technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Make an impact and shape the engineering practices of existing developers.
• Use root cause analysis to proactively identify and address recurring issues.
• Development and pilot implementation using Java, C#, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and/or related technologies.
• Understand business and system requirements and translate them into technical solutions that are scalable, stable, and fit for purpose.
• Ensure that the highest standards (including code quality, security, and performance) are met.
• This role provides insight into wealth management systems (CPM, client onboarding, KYC/AML name checks, documentation, compliance, and lifecycle portfolios).
• Passionate about the architecture, development, and deployment of Java systems.
• Analysis, design, coding, and implementation of complex and custom applications.
• Collaborating with teams to achieve goals. Experience with agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or Extreme Programming (XP).
• Experience with best practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration (CI).
• Investigate and resolve production issues to maintain a stable production environment; remain calm and efficient in crisis situations.

Client/Stakeholder Management (Internal & External)

• Stakeholder Management—close collaboration with finance professionals, business change engineers, and project managers to steer and manage IT deliveries.
• Requirements analysis, effort estimation, schedule planning, progress tracking.
• Ensure that key stakeholders and participants are informed, involved, and supported by preparing project status reports and maintaining communication with stakeholders throughout the project cycle.
• Overseeing and reviewing technical and architectural designs, ensuring compliance with architectural guidelines, and challenging the status quo.

Regulatory Responsibilities: I&O Risk Management

• Determining appropriate values and benchmarks (including, but not limited to, standards for hardware and software/data refresh frequency) and managing processes and data integrity during changes.

Requirements

Professional

• At least 10 years of experience in development using Core Java and Java EE.
• At least 3 years of experience in the financial sector.
• At least 2 years of experience in TDD.
• Well-organized and able to prioritize and carry out multiple tasks. Able to influence and steer projects to achieve key milestones and overcome challenges.
• Able to translate functional requirements into efficient and/or practical technical solutions.
• Experience in the finance/banking sector is preferred.

Technical

Requirement

• Core Java 8 and JUnit