Job Ref. No: JLIL 272
Role Purpose
The role holder will be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, operational execution, corporate governance, and leadership of the Long-Term Business Applications within the organization. This role will involve managing a team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving innovation to enhance the organization’s long term business application portfolio.
Main Responsibilities
Functional
Proficiency in Oracle Apex development and comprehensive experience in managing Oracle DB 19c.
Understanding of SQL, PL/SQL, and hands-on experience in database administration, tuning, ad optimization.
Ability to design and develop scalable application architectures and maintain their high availability.
Strong knowledge of integrating applications with third-party services using APIs, web services, and middleware technologies.
Experience in leading Agile teams, managing standups, and facilitating sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
Skills in developing data models, creating ETL pipelines, and enabling data-driven insights.
In-depth experience in designing BI dashboards using tools such as Oracle BI, Power BI, or Tableau.
Solid understanding of IT audit requirements, risk assessments, and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, GDPR).
Strategy
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for long-term business applications, aligning it with the organization’s overall objectives.
Identify opportunities for growth and innovation in long-term business applications to enhance business performance.
Conduct market research and stay updated with industry trends to anticipate future needs and technology advancements.
Operational
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the long-term business applications, ensuring efficient and effective performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement processes, workflows, and best practices for application development and maintenance.
Monitor application performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to optimize operations.
Corporate Governance
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies related to long-term business applications.
Implement and maintain robust governance frameworks, including risk management and data privacy measures.
Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to address any legal or regulatory issues concerning long-term business applications.
Leadership & Culture
Provide strong leadership and guidance to the team responsible for long-term business applications.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
Mentor and develop team members, encouraging their professional growth and enhancing their technical skills.
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and the ability to translate organizational objectives into actionable plans.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the capacity to inspire and motivate a team.
Strong interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders, present technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and manage team dynamics
Academic Background & Relevant Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
Certifications in Oracle Apex Developer Certification, Oracle Database 19c Administrator, Project Management
Professional (PMP), or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) are highly preferred.
Familiarity with cloud-native services such as Oracle Autonomous Database, Azure SQL Database, or AWS RDS.
Certifications in cloud technologies such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure
Administrator, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect, or similar are highly preferred.
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in application management, with a focus on long-term business applications.
Experience in managing regulatory compliance and corporate governance related to applications.
Proven track record of successfully leading teams and driving innovation in application development and maintenance.
If you are qualified and seeking an exciting new challenge, please apply via Recruitment@jubileekenya.com quoting the Job Reference Number and Position by 6th November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
Recruitment@jubileekenya.com
