Application Management Manager at Baobabplus

Core Skills

• Knowledge of cloud-native architecture-based applications (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
• Understanding development standards and processes such as continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices and tools.
• An understanding of the application of Agile or other appropriate software development management methodologies

Team Management

• Day-to-day management of the development
• Coordinate the design and development of solutions within the Bank
• Ensure quality of the development planning to adhere to the tight deadlines of the requirements
• Coordinate the solution architecture in close collaboration with the Baobab Services
• Motivate the unit memebers and extract the maximum potential from its members

System Architecture :

• Lead the architectural specifications, ensuring feasibility, functionality, and integration with existing software systems.
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of technical, data, and infrastructure architecture.
• Identify the appropriate software architecture based on a system specification & requirements and design elements.
• Ensure adequate maintenance of the software architecture documents based on evolving system requirements and industry trends and technologies.

Software Development:

• Strong technical understanding of current software application development techniques such as; Web development: Node JS, Golang, Python/Django, Java, Ruby on Rails, PHP/Lavarel, Angular JS, Vue JS, React JS. App Development: Swift - iOS, Java Android, Flutter & Dart, Kotlin, React Native Database: Postgres DB, MySQL, MSSQL, MongoDB, AuroraDB, Redis, Elasticsearch,Cassandra
• Develop architectural solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle.
• Understanding of development standards and processes such as continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices and tools.
• Update knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications
• Develop tactical tool in order to streamline or bring more efficiency within processes
• Support operations teams to ensure that our business services are performing optimally. Security and Service continuity:
• Ensure system integrity, availability and confidentiality of all in-house solutions
• Deliver enterprise architecture that ensures business continuity of bank operations

Business Knowledge Management:

• Be a key player in business process re-engineering within the department
• Design innovative solutions to real operational problems.
• Work closely with cross-functional departments to develop new product offerings and improve existing ones

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Good knowledge of IT Frameworks/Standards/ISO Messages
• Ability to work under pressure
• Fluent in English (read, write and speak)
• Integrity and self-sufficient at work
• Excellent presentation (Power Point/Google Slides) and management Skills.
• Knowledge of Microfinance Operation

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• University degree in Computer Science/Engineering/ or Information Technology or Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related courses.
• At least a 7experience, Software development &application management in Banking/Fintech environment.
• Strong experience in API development, interpretation & integrationAn understanding of software development in highly regulated environment with exposure to sensitive data.
• An understanding of delivering software security compliance assessment tools and methodologies such as OWASP, Threat modelling and vulnerability management.
• Ability to work with and manage 3rd party suppliers