Team Lead, Application Development (IT Channels Development) at First Bank

Job Objective(s)

• To create the detailed IT solution/ service design, based on the functional specifications, to meet quality & performance requirements & technical constraints
• To define what is the service effect , how will it be delivered and how will it be consumed by users
• To build, configure and/or customise technical solution, based on the functional and technical specifications, to meet quality & performance requirements
• To manage the Channels development team to ensure that tasks are delievered within planned timeline

Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating and supervising all activities related to the design, development and implementation of the systems and software applications
• Customization of existing background service and webservices that integrate with Finacle written in Java programming language
• Customization and support of Connect24 and Finacle Channel Scripts
• Assist in configuration and set-up of Connect24 for various third party applications
• Assist in developing prototypes (to improve envisioning and communication) and proof-of-concept systems (to test technology) to validate potential solutions
• Design technical solution including high level (entity – relationship, data flow) to low level(field structures, database schemas) design
• Develop technical design that will support the development, execution and operations of the service.
• Assist in developing service acceptance criteria. Propose performance levels for new service. Review and verify service requirements with users. Agree and document service acceptance criteria
• Create the service development plan. Review and agree with users
• Manage automation and monitor application integration as code iteratively goes through assembly and product test
• Actively participate in unit testing / quality reviews through the build phase to ensure that the solution meets the agreed functional specifications
• Assist in maintaining, supporting and upgrading existing IT systems and applications
• Ensure that solutions meet requirements outlined in the design documentation
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in delivery of reports
• Review technical constraints and performance issues of business intelligence and integration solutions
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to reports

Job Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in a business /IT related discipline
• Masters, MBA or a recognized professional certification will be an added advantage

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in designing, developing and delivering solutions – specific to Channels and Connect24