HEAD, IT APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

Job Objective/Summary:

• To ensure the availability of appropriate and effective information technology and systems that meet the operational requirements of the bank.
• Leading the application development team in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that align with our business objectives and technological vision.
• Play a critical role in driving innovation, ensuring quality, and delivering value to our customers through the effective management of the application development lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Head, IT Solutions in developing effective information systems strategy and plan for the bank.
• Works with stakeholders to define software requirements.
• Informs stakeholders of new and emerging technologies.
• Delegates and directs tasks.
• Decides appropriate architecture for system development and other technical solutions and makes relevant recommendations to stakeholders.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all application development projects.
• Monitors the progress of current projects.
• Writes and implements clean and efficient codes.
• Ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Manages team members to ensure that the team’s objectives and goals are met.
• Trains new employees on the Unit’s SOP.
• Plans product releases.
• Conducts code review.
• Identifies training needs and works with the Head of IT to organize required training.
• Manages production deployment processes.
• Ensure that applications meet quality, security, and compliance standards.
• Implement robust testing processes, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.

Job Requirements:

1. A good University degree or HND in Computer, Electrical Engineering, or other applicable courses, plus relevant professional IT qualification.
2. Minimum of 8 – 10 years of relevant experience.
3. Computer literacy, including proficiency in all key Microsoft Office programmes.
4. Knowledge of computer hardware functioning.
5. Knowledge of programming languages.
6. Managerial and leadership skills.
7. Communication skills.
8. Presentation skills.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the application.