Jobs at Appzone Limited

Job Profile:

• The VP, Product Management takes a lead role in defining the product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities, define software requirements in the form of user stories, whilst managing key stakeholders across development, sales & marketing.
• The ideal candidate will also be responsible for recruiting and developing highperforming teams, leading, and growing the product management team towards high performance, quality & excellence.
• As the VP, Product Management, your job responsibilities include the following:
• Oversee all aspects of product life cycle management from conceptualization, design, prototyping, development, testing, business, support to product launch.
• Oversee user experience research to test and specify market requirements for current and future products.
• Coordination of all product management activities across board, working closely with cross functional teams to deliver with quick time-to-market and optimal resources.
• Identify and meticulously track key success metrics for all product features.
• Identify and prioritize various growth levers, including: developing new features, optimizing existing features, experimentation to drive acquisition/retention.
• Lead, manage & develop a team of product managers and designers to drive capabilities, create development and career plans and stimulate a culture of high performance.
• Drive product launch alongside the marketing and sales team.
• Working cross-functionally with design and technology teams to ensure timely release of product features and enhancements that meet the set quality standards.
• Manage client and competitor market research, develop product innovation roadmap, and address fundamental trials of product commoditization to create an advanced set of solutions.
• Create product requirements document for new product initiatives or product enhancements that enable business growth.
• Develop Product roadmaps and prioritize features, communicate prioritization choices to internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze risk - product, market and customer risk, and develop mitigation plans.

Requirements

We would love to meet you if:

• You want to build something that endures. The legacy of the work you do matters to you.
• You are someone who understands how products get built; ideally has coached others in agile and lean methodologies.
• Proven track record of creating successful products with a reputation for successful execution and ability to deliver excellence.
• You have a good knowledge of software development life cycle, payment, banking, and IT infrastructure.
• You have an in-depth knowledge of products management best practices and desire to stay up to date with the latest trends in the market.
• You have an in-depth knowledge in project management, payment switching & processes, process engineering, scrum, software development & IT operations (DevOps), software requirements analysis, and service delivery.
• Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing product management teams.
• You have a strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to build rapport across various stakeholders including the team, clients, partners, investors, and executive leadership.
• You are creative and intuitive with an eye for detail.
• You have problem-solving skills with a view to continuous improvement & automation.
• You have a strong locus of control; you take extreme ownership over results.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences and through all levels of the company.
• These are some of the nitty-gritty things you may have listed on your CV/LinkedIn profile but certainly do not define who you are:
• B.Sc/B.Eng in Engineering, Computer Science, or any related subject areas. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience working in the Fintech industry will be an advantage.
• Product management certifications (e.g. Pragmatic Institute, Agile Certified Product Manager) or a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 10 years related work experience including experience in one or more of the following areas: Management Consulting, Banking, Fintech, and Technology with 4 years in Leadership capacity.
• Physical Requirements:
• We currently run a flexible work structure; some days are remote while others require you collaborate with colleagues at the office location.
• For each situation, you may have:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
   

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Job Profile:

• We seek an innovative, self-driven and ambitious Application Administrator/SI Engineer to join our Technical Operations team.  
• As an Application Administrator/Systems Integrator, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our organization's systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• The ideal candidate should have a solid technical background, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to system administration.
• As an Application Administrator/Systems Integration Engineer, your job responsibilities include the following:
• Install, configure, and maintain servers, operating systems, and software applications to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system and application issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Quickly resolve system failures and troubleshoot live support tickets.
• Occasional visit to the customer's premise to resolve technical issues and set up integration of new services with the bank's CBA/FEP (Knowledge of ISO 8583 is an advantage)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of systems and applications.
• Stay up to date with the latest blockchain technologies, trends, and best practices. 
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users, assisting with troubleshooting and issues resolution.
• Participate in IT projects, contributing to planning, implementation, and post-project evaluation.
• A continuous improvement mindset, staying up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Requirements

We would love to meet you if:

• You want to build something that endures. The legacy of the work you do matters to you.
• Experience with any of these scripting languages (PowerShell, Golang, Python).
• Docker Experience for local development, building and securing containers.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus/Grafana, Datadog and log management solutions like ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana)
• 3+ years’ experience as a Systems Administrator, Application Support or similar role with solid experience and practical understanding of networking protocols, services, and infrastructure components.
• Proven skills with Linux or UNIX systems and related protocols/software with 3+ years’ experience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Hands-on experience in working with production environments with zero tolerance for any errors.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• These are some of the nitty-gritty things you may have listed on your CV/LinkedIn profile but certainly do not define who you are:
• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or closely related field. 
• Have experience provisioning, managing, and trouble-shooting private cloud solutions such as OpenStack, docker swarm and Kubernetes.
• > 3 years related work experience in an Application Administrator/Systems Integrator role.
• Have experience with Hyperledger tools and projects such as Besu and Fabric.

Physical Requirements: 

• We currently run a flexible work structure; some days are remote while others require you to collaborate with colleagues at the office location.
• For each situation, you may have: