Senior Applications Technical Specialist (Financial Services)

Senior Applications Technical Specialist (Financial Services)

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates.

Position Overview:

A leading South African Financial Services Group in the financial services industry is seeking to appoint a skilled Senior Applications Technical Specialist.

The main purpose of this position is to drive or lead the support, maintenance and enhancement of all Business Solutions and Technology (BSTD) applications to ensure systems availability, health and optimal performance.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Drive or lead the monitoring of underlying environments (databases and application servers).
2. Ensure system availability, configuration, upgrades and general support for all BSTD applications.
3. Drive enhancements of all BSTD applications through the installation of new features and by configuring solution architecture throughout the application lifecycle.
4. Provide guidance and technical input in the resolution of high-complexity issues.
5. Lead engagements with cross-functional stakeholders.
6. Keep abreast of industry best practices and technologies.
7. Proactively identify and drive initiatives to ensure compliance and adherence.
8. Identify and manage the mitigation of risks.
9. Provide reporting and recommendations on solution performance and system availability.
10. Assist and develop application technical specialists.

To be considered for this position, one must have:

1. A completed Honour’s Degree (NQF 8) in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Technology (IT) or an equivalent qualification.
2. A minimum of 8 to 10 years’ experience in supporting, maintaining and enhancing IT Business Applications.
3. Knowledge and skills in: IT Enablement Planning / IT Transformation and Innovation / Application Design, Configuration and Development / Infrastructure Design and Development / Systems Integration.

If you meet all the requirements specified above, and are interested in furthering the process, kindly send your detailed CV to Patricia Jacobs at patricia@prosourcing.co.za.