Head of Unit, Application Development at LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Lead the development and implementation of banking applications and software solutions.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and compliant with regulatory and cybersecurity standards.
• Collaborate with business units to identify system requirements and translate them into functional applications.
• Implement Agile and DevOps best practices to enhance development efficiency and system reliability.
• Monitor and optimize application performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Manage integration between core banking systems, third-party APIs, and digital platforms.
• Lead and mentor the application development team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

•  Successful deployment of new applications and features.
• Reduction in application downtime and technical issues.
• Compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Efficiency of development processes and time-to-market for new features.
• User satisfaction and adoption of developed applications.